Bishopston vs Clydach
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Clydach wins on house prices with a 158% gap. Bishopston has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bishopston
£520,255
Clydach
£201,494
Crime Rate
Bishopston
76.1
Clydach
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopston
N/A
Clydach
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bishopston
370.6
Clydach
398.1
EPC Rating
Bishopston
70.5
Clydach
70.5
Median Income
Bishopston
£29,217
Clydach
£29,217
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Bishopston commands an average of £520,255, compared with £201,494 in Clydach – a difference of 158%. The most affordable entry point in Bishopston is a flat at £310,324, while in Clydach it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 317% pricier in Bishopston (£749,928 vs £179,754).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopston prices grew faster — 62% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Bishopston experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.1 per 1,000 versus 76.4 per 1,000 in Clydach. The most common crime category in Bishopston is violent-crime, while in Clydach 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 Clydach. Bishopston has 0 schools and Clydach has 0 schools.
Bishopston School Inspection Breakdown
Clydach School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bishopston | Clydach |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 398.1 Mbps in Clydach and 370.6 Mbps in Bishopston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bishopston and 95% in Clydach. Gigabit availability stands at 67.4% in Bishopston and 75.6% in Clydach.
Clydach is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (398 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bishopston, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Clydach. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Bishopston and £1,115 in Clydach. 62.2% of homes in Bishopston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Clydach.
Bishopston has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,217 in Bishopston and £29,217 in Clydach. The median age is 43.9 in Bishopston and 43.9 in Clydach. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Bishopston and 50.9% in Clydach. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Bishopston versus 62.3% in Clydach. Bishopston has a population of 3,286 and Clydach has 8,445.
| Indicator | Bishopston | Clydach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,286 | 8,445 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,217 | £29,217 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 50.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 62.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 32.8% |
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