Burry Port vs Penllergaer
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Burry Port is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. Burry Port has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Burry Port
£203,729
Penllergaer
£296,263
Crime Rate
Burry Port
66.3
Penllergaer
76.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burry Port
N/A
Penllergaer
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Burry Port
437.7
Penllergaer
394.8
EPC Rating
Burry Port
66.8
Penllergaer
68.6
Median Income
Burry Port
£28,903
Penllergaer
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Penllergaer commands an average of £296,263, compared with £203,729 in Burry Port – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Burry Port is a terraced at £143,833, while in Penllergaer it is a terraced at £213,929.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Penllergaer (£213,929 vs £143,833).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Penllergaer prices grew faster — 64% vs 63%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBurry Port has a crime rate of 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Penllergaer at 76.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burry Port is violent-crime, while in Penllergaer 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 Penllergaer. Burry Port has 0 schools and Penllergaer has 0 schools.
Burry Port School Inspection Breakdown
Penllergaer School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Burry Port | Penllergaer |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 437.7 Mbps in Burry Port and 394.8 Mbps in Penllergaer. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Burry Port and 92.5% in Penllergaer. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Burry Port and 75.8% in Penllergaer.
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 Penllergaer, 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 Penllergaer. 46.7% of homes in Burry Port have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Penllergaer.
Penllergaer 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 Penllergaer and £28,903 in Burry Port. The median age is 46.7 in Burry Port and 45.3 in Penllergaer. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burry Port and 51.8% in Penllergaer. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Burry Port versus 66.3% in Penllergaer. Burry Port has a population of 5,298 and Penllergaer has 3,578.
| Indicator | Burry Port | Penllergaer |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,298 | 3,578 |
| 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% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Burry Port and Penllergaer?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burry Port or Penllergaer?
Is Burry Port or Penllergaer safer?
Which has better schools, Burry Port or Penllergaer?
Which has faster broadband, Burry Port or Penllergaer?
Keep exploring