Brynteg vs Oswestry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brynteg wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Oswestry has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brynteg
£231,448
Oswestry
£281,541
Crime Rate
Brynteg
85.0
Oswestry
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brynteg
N/A
Oswestry
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brynteg
263.7
Oswestry
364.7
EPC Rating
Brynteg
69.5
Oswestry
69.1
Median Income
Brynteg
£28,438
Oswestry
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £231,448, Brynteg undercuts Oswestry (£281,541) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brynteg is a semi-detached at £171,462, while in Oswestry it is a flat at £106,286.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in Oswestry (£221,651 vs £171,462).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brynteg prices grew faster — 71% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Oswestry experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 85 per 1,000 in Brynteg. The most common crime category in Brynteg is violent-crime, while in Oswestry 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 Oswestry. Brynteg has 0 schools and Oswestry has 5 schools.
Brynteg School Inspection Breakdown
Oswestry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brynteg | Oswestry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 5 |
| Primary | 0 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Oswestry averages 364.7 Mbps – ahead of Brynteg's 263.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Brynteg and 93.6% in Oswestry. Gigabit availability stands at 43.9% in Brynteg and 63.8% in Oswestry.
Oswestry is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (365 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brynteg, scoring 69.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Oswestry. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,293 in Brynteg and £1,405 in Oswestry. 57.6% of homes in Brynteg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Oswestry.
Oswestry has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Oswestry and £28,438 in Brynteg. The median age is 45.3 in Brynteg and 48.1 in Oswestry. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Brynteg and 56% in Oswestry. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Brynteg versus 68.6% in Oswestry. Brynteg has a population of 8,878 and Oswestry has 17,500.
| Indicator | Brynteg | Oswestry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,878 | 17,500 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,438 | £29,576 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 32.5% |
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