Baglan vs Llanelli
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Llanelli offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Llanelli has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Baglan
£214,568
Llanelli
£190,195
Crime Rate
Baglan
78.4
Llanelli
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baglan
N/A
Llanelli
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Baglan
344.8
Llanelli
371.5
EPC Rating
Baglan
70.6
Llanelli
66.8
Median Income
Baglan
£29,607
Llanelli
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Llanelli is £190,195, which is 13% less than Baglan at £214,568. The most affordable entry point in Baglan is a terraced at £151,000, while in Llanelli it is a flat at £125,044.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Baglan (£151,000 vs £135,351).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baglan prices grew faster — 66% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 66.2 offences per 1,000 people, Llanelli is the safer of the two – 18% lower than Baglan's 78.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baglan is violent-crime, while in Llanelli 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 Llanelli. Baglan has 0 schools and Llanelli has 0 schools.
Baglan School Inspection Breakdown
Llanelli School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Baglan | Llanelli |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Llanelli offers faster average downloads at 371.5 Mbps, compared to 344.8 Mbps in Baglan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Baglan and 93.7% in Llanelli. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Baglan and 70.2% in Llanelli.
Llanelli is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (372 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Baglan are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 66.8 (band D) in Llanelli. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Baglan and £1,425 in Llanelli. 59.6% of homes in Baglan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Llanelli.
Baglan has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,607.3 in Baglan and £28,903 in Llanelli. The median age is 47 in Baglan and 46.7 in Llanelli. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Baglan and 52.7% in Llanelli. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Baglan versus 70.4% in Llanelli.
| Indicator | Baglan | Llanelli |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,516 | 42,143 |
| Median Age | 47 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,607.3 | £28,903 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.9% | 31.3% |
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