Bishopston vs Neath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Neath wins on house prices with a 190% gap. Neath has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bishopston
£520,255
Neath
£179,441
Crime Rate
Bishopston
76.1
Neath
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopston
N/A
Neath
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bishopston
370.6
Neath
344.8
EPC Rating
Bishopston
70.5
Neath
70.6
Median Income
Bishopston
£29,217
Neath
£29,607
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £179,441, Neath undercuts Bishopston (£520,255) by around 190% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bishopston is a flat at £310,324, while in Neath it is a flat at £85,413.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 412% pricier in Bishopston (£674,593 vs £131,838).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopston prices grew faster — 62% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Neath experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.2 per 1,000 versus 76.1 per 1,000 in Bishopston. The most common crime category in Bishopston is violent-crime, while in Neath 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 Neath. Bishopston has 0 schools and Neath has 0 schools.
Bishopston School Inspection Breakdown
Neath School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bishopston | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bishopston averages 370.6 Mbps – ahead of Neath's 344.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bishopston and 94% in Neath. Gigabit availability stands at 67.4% in Bishopston and 63.6% in Neath.
Bishopston is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (371 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Neath, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Bishopston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Bishopston and £1,363 in Neath. 62.2% of homes in Bishopston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Neath.
Bishopston has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,607.3 in Neath and £29,217 in Bishopston. The median age is 43.9 in Bishopston and 47 in Neath. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Bishopston and 52.7% in Neath. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Bishopston versus 67% in Neath. Bishopston has a population of 3,286 and Neath has 40,738.
| Indicator | Bishopston | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,286 | 40,738 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £29,217 | £29,607.3 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 28.9% |
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