Town comparison
Burry Port vs Tycroes and Capel Hendre
Which is better to live in? 11.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Burry Port is about 17% cheaper on average. Burry Port has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Burry Port
£203,729
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
£244,665
Crime Rate
Burry Port
66.3
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burry Port
N/A
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Burry Port
437.7
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
245.5
EPC Rating
Burry Port
66.8
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
70.3
Median Income
Burry Port
£28,903
Tycroes and Capel Hendre
£29,630
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Burry Port is £203,729, which is 17% less than Tycroes And Capel Hendre at £244,665. The most affordable entry point in Burry Port is a terraced at £143,833, while in Tycroes And Capel Hendre it is a terraced at £147,890.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Tycroes And Capel Hendre (£332,500 vs £296,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tycroes And Capel Hendre prices grew faster — 80% vs 63%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 66.3 offences per 1,000 people, Burry Port is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Tycroes And Capel Hendre's 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burry Port is violent-crime, while in Tycroes And Capel Hendre 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 Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Burry Port has 0 schools and Tycroes And Capel Hendre has 0 schools.
Burry Port School Inspection Breakdown
Tycroes and Capel Hendre School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Burry Port | Tycroes and Capel Hendre |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burry Port offers faster average downloads at 437.7 Mbps, compared to 245.5 Mbps in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Burry Port and 87.1% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Burry Port and 41.3% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre.
Burry Port is the faster of the two by 78% on average download speed (438 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Tycroes And Capel Hendre are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 66.8 (band D) in Burry Port. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,425 in Burry Port and £1,239 in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. 46.7% of homes in Burry Port have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre.
Tycroes And Capel Hendre has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,630 in Tycroes And Capel Hendre and £28,903 in Burry Port. The median age is 46.7 in Burry Port and 45 in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burry Port and 51.4% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Burry Port versus 66.4% in Tycroes And Capel Hendre.
| Indicator | Burry Port | Tycroes and Capel Hendre |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,298 | 3,623 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £28,903 | £29,630 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 30% |
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