Bishopston vs Penllergaer
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Penllergaer is about 76% cheaper on average. Bishopston has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bishopston
£520,255
Penllergaer
£296,263
Crime Rate
Bishopston
76.1
Penllergaer
76.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopston
N/A
Penllergaer
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bishopston
370.6
Penllergaer
394.8
EPC Rating
Bishopston
70.5
Penllergaer
68.6
Median Income
Bishopston
£29,217
Penllergaer
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Penllergaer is £296,263, which is 76% less than Bishopston at £520,255. The most affordable entry point in Bishopston is a flat at £310,324, while in Penllergaer it is a terraced at £213,929.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 215% pricier in Bishopston (£674,593 vs £213,929).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Penllergaer prices grew faster — 64% vs 62%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Bishopston (76.1 per 1,000) compared to Penllergaer (76.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bishopston is violent-crime, while in Penllergaer 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 Penllergaer. Bishopston has 0 schools and Penllergaer has 0 schools.
Bishopston School Inspection Breakdown
Penllergaer School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bishopston | Penllergaer |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Penllergaer offers faster average downloads at 394.8 Mbps, compared to 370.6 Mbps in Bishopston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bishopston and 92.5% in Penllergaer. Gigabit availability stands at 67.4% in Bishopston and 75.8% in Penllergaer.
Penllergaer is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (395 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bishopston are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 68.6 (band D) in Penllergaer. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Bishopston and £1,270 in Penllergaer. 62.2% of homes in Bishopston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Penllergaer.
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 Penllergaer. The median age is 43.9 in Bishopston and 45.3 in Penllergaer. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Bishopston and 51.8% in Penllergaer. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Bishopston versus 66.3% in Penllergaer.
| Indicator | Bishopston | Penllergaer |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,286 | 3,578 |
| 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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