Burry Port vs Gowerton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Burry Port is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Burry Port has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Burry Port
£203,729
Gowerton
£245,602
Crime Rate
Burry Port
66.3
Gowerton
76.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burry Port
N/A
Gowerton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Burry Port
437.7
Gowerton
394.8
EPC Rating
Burry Port
66.8
Gowerton
68.6
Median Income
Burry Port
£28,903
Gowerton
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £203,729, Burry Port undercuts Gowerton (£245,602) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burry Port is a terraced at £143,833, while in Gowerton it is a flat at £83,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 141% pricier in Burry Port (£200,000 vs £83,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burry Port prices grew faster — 63% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBurry Port has a crime rate of 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Gowerton at 76.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burry Port is violent-crime, while in Gowerton 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 Gowerton. Burry Port has 0 schools and Gowerton has 0 schools.
Burry Port School Inspection Breakdown
Gowerton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Burry Port | Gowerton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Burry Port averages 437.7 Mbps – ahead of Gowerton's 394.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Burry Port and 92.5% in Gowerton. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Burry Port and 75.8% in Gowerton.
Burry Port is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (438 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Gowerton, scoring 68.6 on average (band D) compared to 66.8 (band D) in Burry Port. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,425 in Burry Port and £1,270 in Gowerton. 46.7% of homes in Burry Port have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Gowerton.
Gowerton has more energy-efficient housing — 54.4% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,060 in Gowerton and £28,903 in Burry Port. The median age is 46.7 in Burry Port and 45.3 in Gowerton. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burry Port and 51.8% in Gowerton. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Burry Port versus 66.3% in Gowerton. Burry Port has a population of 5,298 and Gowerton has 7,447.
| Indicator | Burry Port | Gowerton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,298 | 7,447 |
| 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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