Town comparison
Burry Port vs Tumble
Which is better to live in? 8.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Tumble is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Burry Port has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Burry Port
£203,729
Tumble
£164,639
Crime Rate
Burry Port
66.3
Tumble
66.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burry Port
N/A
Tumble
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Burry Port
437.7
Tumble
374.5
EPC Rating
Burry Port
66.8
Tumble
66.8
Median Income
Burry Port
£28,903
Tumble
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Burry Port commands an average of £203,729, compared with £164,639 in Tumble – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Burry Port is a terraced at £143,833, while in Tumble it is a terraced at £128,340.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Burry Port (£143,833 vs £128,340).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burry Port prices grew faster — 63% vs 59%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBurry Port has a crime rate of 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Tumble at 66.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burry Port is violent-crime, while in Tumble 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 Tumble. Burry Port has 0 schools and Tumble has 0 schools.
Burry Port School Inspection Breakdown
Tumble School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Burry Port | Tumble |
|---|---|---|
| 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 374.5 Mbps in Tumble. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Burry Port and 89.3% in Tumble. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Burry Port and 71.7% in Tumble.
Burry Port is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (438 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burry Port, scoring 66.8 on average (band D) compared to 66.8 (band D) in Tumble. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,425 in Burry Port and £1,425 in Tumble. 46.7% of homes in Burry Port have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Tumble.
Burry Port has more energy-efficient housing — 46.7% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,903 in Burry Port and £28,903 in Tumble. The median age is 46.7 in Burry Port and 46.7 in Tumble. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burry Port and 52.7% in Tumble. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Burry Port versus 70.4% in Tumble. Burry Port has a population of 5,298 and Tumble has 4,040.
| Indicator | Burry Port | Tumble |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,298 | 4,040 |
| 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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