Town comparison
Burry Port vs Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
Which is better to live in? 11.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Burry Port is about 21% cheaper on average. Burry Port has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Burry Port
£203,729
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
£256,850
Crime Rate
Burry Port
66.3
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
66.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burry Port
N/A
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Burry Port
437.7
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
374.5
EPC Rating
Burry Port
66.8
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
66.8
Median Income
Burry Port
£28,903
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Burry Port more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £203,729 versus £256,850 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. The most affordable entry point in Burry Port is a terraced at £143,833, while in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas it is a terraced at £136,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 6% pricier in Burry Port (£143,833 vs £136,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burry Port prices grew faster — 63% vs 56%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 66.3 offences per 1,000 people, Burry Port is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Pen Y Groes And Gorslas's 66.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burry Port is violent-crime, while in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas 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 Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Burry Port has 0 schools and Pen Y Groes And Gorslas has 0 schools.
Burry Port School Inspection Breakdown
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Burry Port | Pen-y-groes and Gorslas |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pen Y Groes And Gorslas lags behind at 374.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Burry Port and 89.3% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Burry Port and 71.7% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas.
Burry Port is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (438 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burry Port is band D (score 66.8), ahead of Pen Y Groes And Gorslas's band D (score 66.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,425 in Burry Port and £1,425 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. 46.7% of homes in Burry Port have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas.
Burry Port has more energy-efficient housing — 46.7% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burry Port has a population of 5,298 while Pen Y Groes And Gorslas has 3,830. Median household income is £28,903 in Burry Port and £28,903 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. The median age is 46.7 in Burry Port and 46.7 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burry Port and 52.7% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas.
| Indicator | Burry Port | Pen-y-groes and Gorslas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,298 | 3,830 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,903 | £28,903 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 31.3% |
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