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Baglan vs Penllergaer

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Baglan is about 28% cheaper on average. Penllergaer has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Baglan

£214,568

Penllergaer

£296,263

Crime Rate

Baglan

78.4

Penllergaer

76.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Baglan

N/A

Penllergaer

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Baglan

344.8

Penllergaer

394.8

EPC Rating

Baglan

70.6

Penllergaer

68.6

Median Income

Baglan

£29,607

Penllergaer

£29,060

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

The average house price in Baglan is £214,568, which is 28% less than Penllergaer at £296,263. The most affordable entry point in Baglan is a terraced at £151,000, while in Penllergaer it is a terraced at £213,929.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 29% pricier in Penllergaer (£248,061 vs £177,274).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Baglan prices grew faster — 66% vs 64%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

With 76.3 offences per 1,000 people, Penllergaer 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 Penllergaer it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Baglan and Penllergaer. Baglan has 0 schools and Penllergaer has 0 schools.

Baglan School Inspection Breakdown

Penllergaer School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBaglanPenllergaer
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Penllergaer offers faster average downloads at 394.8 Mbps, compared to 344.8 Mbps in Baglan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Baglan and 92.5% in Penllergaer. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Baglan and 75.8% in Penllergaer.

Penllergaer is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (395 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 68.6 (band D) in Penllergaer. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Baglan and £1,270 in Penllergaer. 59.6% of homes in Baglan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Penllergaer.

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 Penllergaer. The median age is 47 in Baglan and 45.3 in Penllergaer. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Baglan and 51.8% in Penllergaer. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Baglan versus 66.3% in Penllergaer.

IndicatorBaglanPenllergaer
Population10,5163,578
Median Age4745.3
Median Household Income£29,607.3£29,060
Employment Rate52.7%51.8%
Owner Occupied67%66.3%
Degree-Level Qualified28.9%32%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Baglan and Penllergaer?
Baglan and Penllergaer are approximately 8.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Baglan or Penllergaer?
Baglan is cheaper, with an average house price of £214,568.
Is Baglan or Penllergaer safer?
Penllergaer has the lower crime rate at 76.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Baglan or Penllergaer?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Baglan or Penllergaer?
Penllergaer has faster average broadband at 394.8 Mbps.

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