Bishopston vs Gowerton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Gowerton offers lower property prices by roughly 112%. Bishopston has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bishopston
£520,255
Gowerton
£245,602
Crime Rate
Bishopston
76.1
Gowerton
76.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopston
N/A
Gowerton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bishopston
370.6
Gowerton
394.8
EPC Rating
Bishopston
70.5
Gowerton
68.6
Median Income
Bishopston
£29,217
Gowerton
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Gowerton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £245,602 versus £520,255 in Bishopston. The most affordable entry point in Bishopston is a flat at £310,324, while in Gowerton it is a flat at £83,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 302% pricier in Bishopston (£674,593 vs £167,853).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopston prices grew faster — 62% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 76.1 offences per 1,000 people, Bishopston is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Gowerton's 76.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishopston is violent-crime, while in Gowerton 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 Gowerton. Bishopston has 0 schools and Gowerton has 0 schools.
Bishopston School Inspection Breakdown
Gowerton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bishopston | Gowerton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gowerton enjoy 394.8 Mbps on average, while Bishopston lags behind at 370.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bishopston and 92.5% in Gowerton. Gigabit availability stands at 67.4% in Bishopston and 75.8% in Gowerton.
Gowerton is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (395 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bishopston is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Gowerton's band D (score 68.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Bishopston and £1,270 in Gowerton. 62.2% of homes in Bishopston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Gowerton.
Bishopston has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bishopston has a population of 3,286 while Gowerton has 7,447. Median household income is £29,217 in Bishopston and £29,060 in Gowerton. The median age is 43.9 in Bishopston and 45.3 in Gowerton. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Bishopston and 51.8% in Gowerton.
| Indicator | Bishopston | Gowerton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,286 | 7,447 |
| 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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