Brynteg vs Llangollen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brynteg wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Brynteg has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brynteg
£231,448
Llangollen
£279,986
Crime Rate
Brynteg
85.0
Llangollen
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brynteg
N/A
Llangollen
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Brynteg
263.7
Llangollen
256.6
EPC Rating
Brynteg
69.5
Llangollen
68.6
Median Income
Brynteg
£28,438
Llangollen
£27,360
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £231,448, Brynteg undercuts Llangollen (£279,986) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brynteg is a semi-detached at £171,462, while in Llangollen it is a flat at £155,791.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in Llangollen (£221,653 vs £171,462).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brynteg prices grew faster — 71% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Brynteg experience less crime overall, with a rate of 85 per 1,000 versus 95.8 per 1,000 in Llangollen. The most common crime category in Brynteg is violent-crime, while in Llangollen 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 Llangollen. Brynteg has 0 schools and Llangollen has 0 schools.
Brynteg School Inspection Breakdown
Llangollen School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Brynteg | Llangollen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brynteg averages 263.7 Mbps – ahead of Llangollen's 256.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Brynteg and 89.6% in Llangollen. Gigabit availability stands at 43.9% in Brynteg and 41.7% in Llangollen.
Brynteg is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (264 vs 257 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brynteg, scoring 69.5 on average (band C) compared to 68.6 (band D) in Llangollen. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,293 in Brynteg and £1,328 in Llangollen. 57.6% of homes in Brynteg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.9% in Llangollen.
Brynteg has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 53.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,438 in Brynteg and £27,360 in Llangollen. The median age is 45.3 in Brynteg and 45.5 in Llangollen. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Brynteg and 53.9% in Llangollen. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Brynteg versus 64.2% in Llangollen. Brynteg has a population of 8,878 and Llangollen has 3,048.
| Indicator | Brynteg | Llangollen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,878 | 3,048 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,438 | £27,360 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 64.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 29.8% |
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