Bishopston vs Burry Port
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Burry Port is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 155% lower. Burry Port has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bishopston
£520,255
Burry Port
£203,729
Crime Rate
Bishopston
76.1
Burry Port
66.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopston
N/A
Burry Port
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bishopston
370.6
Burry Port
437.7
EPC Rating
Bishopston
70.5
Burry Port
66.8
Median Income
Bishopston
£29,217
Burry Port
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £203,729, Burry Port undercuts Bishopston (£520,255) by around 155% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bishopston is a flat at £310,324, while in Burry Port it is a terraced at £143,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 369% pricier in Bishopston (£674,593 vs £143,833).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burry Port prices grew faster — 63% vs 62%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBurry Port has a crime rate of 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Bishopston at 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishopston is violent-crime, while in Burry Port 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 Bishopston and Burry Port. Bishopston has 0 schools and Burry Port has 0 schools.
Bishopston School Inspection Breakdown
Burry Port School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bishopston | Burry Port |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Burry Port averages 437.7 Mbps – ahead of Bishopston's 370.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bishopston and 90.1% in Burry Port. Gigabit availability stands at 67.4% in Bishopston and 86.8% in Burry Port.
Burry Port is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (438 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bishopston leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Burry Port averages 66.8 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Bishopston and £1,425 in Burry Port. 62.2% of homes in Bishopston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Burry Port.
Bishopston has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,217 in Bishopston and £28,903 in Burry Port. The median age is 43.9 in Bishopston and 46.7 in Burry Port. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Bishopston versus 70.4% in Burry Port. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Bishopston and 52.7% in Burry Port.
| Indicator | Bishopston | Burry Port |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,286 | 5,298 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,217 | £28,903 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 31.3% |
Location
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