Baglan vs Gowerton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Baglan is about 13% cheaper on average. Gowerton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Baglan
£214,568
Gowerton
£245,602
Crime Rate
Baglan
78.4
Gowerton
76.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baglan
N/A
Gowerton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Baglan
344.8
Gowerton
394.8
EPC Rating
Baglan
70.6
Gowerton
68.6
Median Income
Baglan
£29,607
Gowerton
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Baglan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £214,568 versus £245,602 in Gowerton. The most affordable entry point in Baglan is a terraced at £151,000, while in Gowerton it is a flat at £83,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Gowerton (£429,100 vs £266,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baglan prices grew faster — 66% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 76.3 offences per 1,000 people, Gowerton is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Baglan's 78.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baglan is violent-crime, while in Gowerton 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 Gowerton. Baglan has 0 schools and Gowerton has 0 schools.
Baglan School Inspection Breakdown
Gowerton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Baglan | Gowerton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gowerton enjoy 394.8 Mbps on average, while Baglan lags behind at 344.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Baglan and 92.5% in Gowerton. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Baglan and 75.8% in Gowerton.
Gowerton is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (395 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Baglan is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Gowerton's band D (score 68.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Baglan and £1,270 in Gowerton. 59.6% of homes in Baglan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Gowerton.
Baglan has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Baglan has a population of 10,516 while Gowerton has 7,447. Median household income is £29,607.3 in Baglan and £29,060 in Gowerton. The median age is 47 in Baglan and 45.3 in Gowerton. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Baglan and 51.8% in Gowerton.
| Indicator | Baglan | Gowerton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,516 | 7,447 |
| 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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