Brynteg vs Gwersyllt
Which is better to live in? Distance: 0.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Gwersyllt offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Brynteg has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brynteg
£231,448
Gwersyllt
£205,144
Crime Rate
Brynteg
85.0
Gwersyllt
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brynteg
N/A
Gwersyllt
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Brynteg
263.7
Gwersyllt
263.7
EPC Rating
Brynteg
69.5
Gwersyllt
69.5
Median Income
Brynteg
£28,438
Gwersyllt
£28,438
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Gwersyllt is £205,144, which is 13% less than Brynteg at £231,448. The most affordable entry point in Brynteg is a semi-detached at £171,462, while in Gwersyllt it is a flat at £120,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Brynteg (£318,075 vs £265,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brynteg prices grew faster — 71% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 85 offences per 1,000 people, Brynteg is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Gwersyllt's 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brynteg is violent-crime, while in Gwersyllt 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 Brynteg and Gwersyllt. Brynteg has 0 schools and Gwersyllt has 0 schools.
Brynteg School Inspection Breakdown
Gwersyllt School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Brynteg | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brynteg offers faster average downloads at 263.7 Mbps, compared to 263.7 Mbps in Gwersyllt. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Brynteg and 96.7% in Gwersyllt. Gigabit availability stands at 43.9% in Brynteg and 43.9% in Gwersyllt.
Brynteg is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (264 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brynteg are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.5 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Gwersyllt. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,293 in Brynteg and £1,293 in Gwersyllt. 57.6% of homes in Brynteg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Gwersyllt.
Brynteg has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,438 in Brynteg and £28,438 in Gwersyllt. The median age is 45.3 in Brynteg and 45.3 in Gwersyllt. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Brynteg and 55.2% in Gwersyllt. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Brynteg versus 66.7% in Gwersyllt.
| Indicator | Brynteg | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,878 | 7,660 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,438 | £28,438 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 29.6% |
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