Bangor vs Menai Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bangor wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Menai Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bangor
£231,275
Menai Bridge
£286,108
Crime Rate
Bangor
69.7
Menai Bridge
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bangor
N/A
Menai Bridge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bangor
238.7
Menai Bridge
150.1
EPC Rating
Bangor
63.6
Menai Bridge
64.6
Median Income
Bangor
£24,186
Menai Bridge
£28,404
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Menai Bridge commands an average of £286,108, compared with £231,275 in Bangor – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Bangor is a flat at £100,279, while in Menai Bridge it is a semi-detached at £206,231.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Menai Bridge (£252,889 vs £100,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bangor prices grew faster — 46% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Menai Bridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.5 per 1,000 versus 69.7 per 1,000 in Bangor. The most common crime category in Bangor is violent-crime, while in Menai Bridge 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 Menai Bridge. Bangor has 0 schools and Menai Bridge has 0 schools.
Bangor School Inspection Breakdown
Menai Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bangor | Menai Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 150.1 Mbps in Menai Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Bangor and 94% in Menai Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 35.2% in Bangor and 17.6% in Menai Bridge.
Bangor is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (239 vs 150 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Menai Bridge, scoring 64.6 on average (band D) compared to 63.6 (band D) in Bangor. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,572 in Bangor and £1,626 in Menai Bridge. 43.2% of homes in Bangor have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.2% in Menai Bridge.
Menai Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 46.2% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,403.5 in Menai Bridge and £24,186 in Bangor. The median age is 46.1 in Bangor and 47 in Menai Bridge. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Bangor and 52% in Menai Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Bangor versus 66.8% in Menai Bridge. Bangor has a population of 16,994 and Menai Bridge has 3,045.
| Indicator | Bangor | Menai Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,994 | 3,045 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £24,186 | £28,403.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 33.4% |
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