Baglan vs Gorseinon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Gorseinon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Gorseinon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Baglan
£214,568
Gorseinon
£204,347
Crime Rate
Baglan
78.4
Gorseinon
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baglan
N/A
Gorseinon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Baglan
344.8
Gorseinon
394.8
EPC Rating
Baglan
70.6
Gorseinon
68.6
Median Income
Baglan
£29,607
Gorseinon
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Baglan commands an average of £214,568, compared with £204,347 in Gorseinon – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Baglan is a terraced at £151,000, while in Gorseinon it is a flat at £108,859.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Gorseinon (£203,787 vs £177,274).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baglan prices grew faster — 66% vs 57%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesGorseinon has a crime rate of 76.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Baglan at 78.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baglan is violent-crime, while in Gorseinon it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Baglan and Gorseinon. Baglan has 0 schools and Gorseinon has 0 schools.
Baglan School Inspection Breakdown
Gorseinon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Baglan | Gorseinon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.8 Mbps in Gorseinon and 344.8 Mbps in Baglan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Baglan and 92.5% in Gorseinon. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Baglan and 75.8% in Gorseinon.
Gorseinon is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (395 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Baglan, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 68.6 (band D) in Gorseinon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Baglan and £1,270 in Gorseinon. 59.6% of homes in Baglan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Gorseinon.
Baglan has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,607.3 in Baglan and £29,060 in Gorseinon. The median age is 47 in Baglan and 45.3 in Gorseinon. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Baglan and 51.8% in Gorseinon. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Baglan versus 66.3% in Gorseinon. Baglan has a population of 10,516 and Gorseinon has 14,114.
| Indicator | Baglan | Gorseinon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,516 | 14,114 |
| Median Age | 47 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,607.3 | £29,060 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.9% | 32% |
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