Bishopston vs Tycroes and Capel Hendre
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Tycroes And Capel Hendre is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 113% lower. Tycroes And Capel Hendre has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bishopston
£520,255
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
£244,665
Crime Rate
Bishopston
76.1
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopston
N/A
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bishopston
370.6
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
245.5
EPC Rating
Bishopston
70.5
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
70.3
Median Income
Bishopston
£29,217
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
£29,630
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Bishopston commands an average of £520,255, compared with £244,665 in Tycroes And Capel Hendre – a difference of 113%. The most affordable entry point in Bishopston is a flat at £310,324, while in Tycroes And Capel Hendre it is a terraced at £147,890.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 356% pricier in Bishopston (£674,593 vs £147,890).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tycroes And Capel Hendre prices grew faster — 80% vs 62%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesTycroes And Capel Hendre has a crime rate of 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Bishopston at 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishopston is violent-crime, while in Tycroes And Capel Hendre 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 Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Bishopston has 0 schools and Tycroes And Capel Hendre has 0 schools.
Bishopston School Inspection Breakdown
Tycroes and Capel Hendre School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bishopston | Tycroes and Capel Hendre |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 370.6 Mbps in Bishopston and 245.5 Mbps in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bishopston and 87.1% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Gigabit availability stands at 67.4% in Bishopston and 41.3% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre.
Bishopston is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (371 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bishopston leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Tycroes And Capel Hendre averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Bishopston and £1,239 in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. 62.2% of homes in Bishopston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre.
Bishopston has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,630 in Tycroes And Capel Hendre and £29,217 in Bishopston. The median age is 43.9 in Bishopston and 45 in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Bishopston versus 66.4% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Bishopston and 51.4% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre.
| Indicator | Bishopston | Tycroes and Capel Hendre |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,286 | 3,623 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £29,217 | £29,630 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 51.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 30% |
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