Bangor vs Llanfairfechan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Llanfairfechan is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Bangor has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bangor
£231,275
Llanfairfechan
£197,802
Crime Rate
Bangor
69.7
Llanfairfechan
84.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bangor
N/A
Llanfairfechan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bangor
238.7
Llanfairfechan
129.8
EPC Rating
Bangor
63.6
Llanfairfechan
65.4
Median Income
Bangor
£24,186
Llanfairfechan
£25,604
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Bangor commands an average of £231,275, compared with £197,802 in Llanfairfechan – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Bangor is a flat at £100,279, while in Llanfairfechan it is a flat at £120,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Llanfairfechan (£120,000 vs £100,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bangor prices grew faster — 46% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBangor has a crime rate of 69.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21% lower than Llanfairfechan at 84 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bangor is violent-crime, while in Llanfairfechan 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 Bangor and Llanfairfechan. Bangor has 0 schools and Llanfairfechan has 0 schools.
Bangor School Inspection Breakdown
Llanfairfechan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bangor | Llanfairfechan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 238.7 Mbps in Bangor and 129.8 Mbps in Llanfairfechan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Bangor and 92.2% in Llanfairfechan. Gigabit availability stands at 35.2% in Bangor and 12.9% in Llanfairfechan.
Bangor is the faster of the two by 84% on average download speed (239 vs 130 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Llanfairfechan leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 65.4 (D), while Bangor averages 63.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,572 in Bangor and £1,510 in Llanfairfechan. 43.2% of homes in Bangor have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.2% in Llanfairfechan.
Llanfairfechan has more energy-efficient housing — 46.2% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £25,604 in Llanfairfechan and £24,186 in Bangor. The median age is 46.1 in Bangor and 47.8 in Llanfairfechan. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Bangor versus 66.9% in Llanfairfechan. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Bangor and 51.8% in Llanfairfechan.
| Indicator | Bangor | Llanfairfechan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,994 | 3,261 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 47.8 |
| Median Household Income | £24,186 | £25,604 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 33.5% |
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