Town comparison
Bangor vs Llangefni
Which is better to live in? 7.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Llangefni is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Llangefni has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bangor
£231,275
Llangefni
£218,529
Crime Rate
Bangor
69.7
Llangefni
55.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bangor
N/A
Llangefni
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bangor
238.7
Llangefni
231.8
EPC Rating
Bangor
63.6
Llangefni
65.5
Median Income
Bangor
£24,186
Llangefni
£32,621
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £218,529, Llangefni undercuts Bangor (£231,275) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bangor is a flat at £100,279, while in Llangefni it is a flat at £55,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 82% pricier in Bangor (£100,279 vs £55,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bangor prices grew faster — 46% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesLlangefni has a crime rate of 55.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25% lower than Bangor at 69.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bangor is violent-crime, while in Llangefni 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 Llangefni. Bangor has 0 schools and Llangefni has 0 schools.
Bangor School Inspection Breakdown
Llangefni School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bangor | Llangefni |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bangor averages 238.7 Mbps – ahead of Llangefni's 231.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Bangor and 87.5% in Llangefni. Gigabit availability stands at 35.2% in Bangor and 37.8% in Llangefni.
Bangor is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (239 vs 232 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Llangefni leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 65.5 (C), while Bangor averages 63.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,572 in Bangor and £1,681 in Llangefni. 43.2% of homes in Bangor have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Llangefni.
Llangefni has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,621 in Llangefni and £24,186 in Bangor. The median age is 46.1 in Bangor and 48 in Llangefni. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Bangor versus 68.2% in Llangefni. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Bangor and 51.1% in Llangefni.
| Indicator | Bangor | Llangefni |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,994 | 5,264 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £24,186 | £32,621 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 32.3% |
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