Town comparison
Coedpoeth vs Llangollen
Which is better to live in? 7.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Coedpoeth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Coedpoeth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Coedpoeth
£208,899
Llangollen
£279,986
Crime Rate
Coedpoeth
84.6
Llangollen
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coedpoeth
N/A
Llangollen
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Coedpoeth
263.7
Llangollen
256.6
EPC Rating
Coedpoeth
69.5
Llangollen
68.6
Median Income
Coedpoeth
£28,438
Llangollen
£27,360
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £208,899, Coedpoeth undercuts Llangollen (£279,986) by around 25% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Coedpoeth is a flat at £119,950, while in Llangollen it is a flat at £155,791.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Llangollen (£155,791 vs £119,950).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coedpoeth prices grew faster — 53% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCoedpoeth has a crime rate of 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 13% lower than Llangollen at 95.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coedpoeth is violent-crime, while in Llangollen 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 Coedpoeth and Llangollen. Coedpoeth has 0 schools and Llangollen has 0 schools.
Coedpoeth School Inspection Breakdown
Llangollen School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Coedpoeth | Llangollen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Coedpoeth averages 263.7 Mbps – ahead of Llangollen's 256.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Coedpoeth and 89.6% in Llangollen. Gigabit availability stands at 43.9% in Coedpoeth and 41.7% in Llangollen.
Coedpoeth is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (264 vs 257 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Coedpoeth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.5 (C), while Llangollen averages 68.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,293 in Coedpoeth and £1,328 in Llangollen. 57.6% of homes in Coedpoeth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.9% in Llangollen.
Coedpoeth has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 53.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,438 in Coedpoeth and £27,360 in Llangollen. The median age is 45.3 in Coedpoeth and 45.5 in Llangollen. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Coedpoeth versus 64.2% in Llangollen. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Coedpoeth and 53.9% in Llangollen.
| Indicator | Coedpoeth | Llangollen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,738 | 3,048 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,438 | £27,360 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 64.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 29.8% |
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