Bishopston vs Gorseinon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Gorseinon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 155% lower. Bishopston has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bishopston
£520,255
Gorseinon
£204,347
Crime Rate
Bishopston
76.1
Gorseinon
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopston
N/A
Gorseinon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bishopston
370.6
Gorseinon
394.8
EPC Rating
Bishopston
70.5
Gorseinon
68.6
Median Income
Bishopston
£29,217
Gorseinon
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Bishopston commands an average of £520,255, compared with £204,347 in Gorseinon – a difference of 155%. The most affordable entry point in Bishopston is a flat at £310,324, while in Gorseinon it is a flat at £108,859.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 329% pricier in Bishopston (£674,593 vs £157,187).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopston prices grew faster — 62% vs 57%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBishopston has a crime rate of 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Gorseinon at 76.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishopston is violent-crime, while in Gorseinon 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 Gorseinon. Bishopston has 0 schools and Gorseinon has 0 schools.
Bishopston School Inspection Breakdown
Gorseinon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bishopston | Gorseinon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.8 Mbps in Gorseinon and 370.6 Mbps in Bishopston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bishopston and 92.5% in Gorseinon. Gigabit availability stands at 67.4% in Bishopston and 75.8% in Gorseinon.
Gorseinon is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (395 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bishopston leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Gorseinon averages 68.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Bishopston and £1,270 in Gorseinon. 62.2% of homes in Bishopston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Gorseinon.
Bishopston has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,217 in Bishopston and £29,060 in Gorseinon. The median age is 43.9 in Bishopston and 45.3 in Gorseinon. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Bishopston versus 66.3% in Gorseinon. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Bishopston and 51.8% in Gorseinon.
| Indicator | Bishopston | Gorseinon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,286 | 14,114 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,217 | £29,060 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 32% |
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