Bishopston vs Cwmavon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cwmavon is about 216% cheaper on average. Cwmavon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bishopston
£520,255
Cwmavon
£164,826
Crime Rate
Bishopston
76.1
Cwmavon
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopston
N/A
Cwmavon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bishopston
370.6
Cwmavon
444.4
EPC Rating
Bishopston
70.5
Cwmavon
73.7
Median Income
Bishopston
£29,217
Cwmavon
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Cwmavon is £164,826, which is 216% less than Bishopston at £520,255. The most affordable entry point in Bishopston is a flat at £310,324, while in Cwmavon it is a flat at £66,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 409% pricier in Bishopston (£749,928 vs £147,421).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopston prices grew faster — 62% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Cwmavon (69.3 per 1,000) compared to Bishopston (76.1 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Bishopston is violent-crime, while in Cwmavon 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 Cwmavon. Bishopston has 0 schools and Cwmavon has 0 schools.
Bishopston School Inspection Breakdown
Cwmavon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bishopston | Cwmavon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cwmavon offers faster average downloads at 444.4 Mbps, compared to 370.6 Mbps in Bishopston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bishopston and 98.8% in Cwmavon. Gigabit availability stands at 67.4% in Bishopston and 86.8% in Cwmavon.
Cwmavon is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (444 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cwmavon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.7 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Bishopston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Bishopston and £1,178 in Cwmavon. 62.2% of homes in Bishopston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.5% in Cwmavon.
Cwmavon has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,770 in Cwmavon and £29,217 in Bishopston. The median age is 43.9 in Bishopston and 44.5 in Cwmavon. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Bishopston and 50.5% in Cwmavon. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Bishopston versus 66.5% in Cwmavon.
| Indicator | Bishopston | Cwmavon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,286 | 4,185 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,217 | £30,770 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 25.8% |
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