Bishopston vs Port Talbot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Port Talbot is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 232% lower. Port Talbot has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bishopston
£520,255
Port Talbot
£156,750
Crime Rate
Bishopston
76.1
Port Talbot
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopston
N/A
Port Talbot
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bishopston
370.6
Port Talbot
369.3
EPC Rating
Bishopston
70.5
Port Talbot
73.7
Median Income
Bishopston
£29,217
Port Talbot
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £156,750, Port Talbot undercuts Bishopston (£520,255) by around 232% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bishopston is a flat at £310,324, while in Port Talbot it is a flat at £89,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 451% pricier in Bishopston (£674,593 vs £122,407).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopston prices grew faster — 62% vs 53%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesPort Talbot has a crime rate of 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Bishopston at 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishopston is violent-crime, while in Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot. Bishopston has 0 schools and Port Talbot has 0 schools.
Bishopston School Inspection Breakdown
Port Talbot School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bishopston | Port Talbot |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Port Talbot's 369.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bishopston and 94.4% in Port Talbot. Gigabit availability stands at 67.4% in Bishopston and 69.4% in Port Talbot.
Bishopston is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (371 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Port Talbot leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.7 (C), while Bishopston averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Bishopston and £1,178 in Port Talbot. 62.2% of homes in Bishopston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.5% in Port Talbot.
Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot and £29,217 in Bishopston. The median age is 43.9 in Bishopston and 44.5 in Port Talbot. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Bishopston versus 66.5% in Port Talbot. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Bishopston and 50.5% in Port Talbot.
| Indicator | Bishopston | Port Talbot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,286 | 31,557 |
| 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% |
Location
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