Town comparison
Burry Port vs Gorseinon
Which is better to live in? 8.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Burry Port offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Burry Port has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Burry Port
£203,729
Gorseinon
£204,347
Crime Rate
Burry Port
66.3
Gorseinon
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burry Port
N/A
Gorseinon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Burry Port
437.7
Gorseinon
394.8
EPC Rating
Burry Port
66.8
Gorseinon
68.6
Median Income
Burry Port
£28,903
Gorseinon
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Burry Port more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £203,729 versus £204,347 in Gorseinon. The most affordable entry point in Burry Port is a terraced at £143,833, while in Gorseinon it is a flat at £108,859.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 84% pricier in Burry Port (£200,000 vs £108,859).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burry Port prices grew faster — 63% vs 57%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Burry Port (66.3 per 1,000) compared to Gorseinon (76.4 per 1,000), a 15% difference. The most common crime category in Burry Port is violent-crime, while in Gorseinon 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 Burry Port and Gorseinon. Burry Port has 0 schools and Gorseinon has 0 schools.
Burry Port School Inspection Breakdown
Gorseinon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Burry Port | Gorseinon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burry Port enjoy 437.7 Mbps on average, while Gorseinon lags behind at 394.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Burry Port and 92.5% in Gorseinon. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Burry Port and 75.8% in Gorseinon.
Burry Port is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (438 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Gorseinon is band D (score 68.6), ahead of Burry Port's band D (score 66.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,425 in Burry Port and £1,270 in Gorseinon. 46.7% of homes in Burry Port have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Gorseinon.
Gorseinon has more energy-efficient housing — 54.4% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burry Port has a population of 5,298 while Gorseinon has 14,114. Median household income is £29,060 in Gorseinon and £28,903 in Burry Port. The median age is 46.7 in Burry Port and 45.3 in Gorseinon. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burry Port and 51.8% in Gorseinon.
| Indicator | Burry Port | Gorseinon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,298 | 14,114 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,903 | £29,060 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 32% |
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