The verdict
Gobowen is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Gobowen has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Gobowen
£226,823
Llangollen
£279,986
Crime Rate
Gobowen
48.3
Llangollen
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gobowen
100.0%
Llangollen
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Gobowen
364.7
Llangollen
256.6
EPC Rating
Gobowen
69.1
Llangollen
68.6
Median Income
Gobowen
£29,576
Llangollen
£27,360
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Llangollen commands an average of £279,986, compared with £226,823 in Gobowen – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Gobowen is a flat at £124,500, while in Llangollen it is a flat at £155,791.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Llangollen (£155,791 vs £124,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gobowen prices grew faster — 46% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsGobowen has a crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 98% lower than Llangollen at 95.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Gobowen 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 West MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Gobowen and Llangollen. Gobowen has 1 schools and Llangollen has 0 schools.
Gobowen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Llangollen School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Gobowen | Llangollen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 364.7 Mbps in Gobowen and 256.6 Mbps in Llangollen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.6% of premises in Gobowen and 89.6% in Llangollen. Gigabit availability stands at 63.8% in Gobowen and 41.7% in Llangollen.
Gobowen is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (365 vs 257 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gobowen leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.1 (C), while Llangollen averages 68.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Gobowen and £1,328 in Llangollen. 59.2% of homes in Gobowen have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.9% in Llangollen.
Gobowen has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 53.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Gobowen and £27,360 in Llangollen. The median age is 48.1 in Gobowen and 45.5 in Llangollen. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Gobowen versus 64.2% in Llangollen. Employment rates stand at 56% in Gobowen and 53.9% in Llangollen.
| Indicator | Gobowen | Llangollen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,046 | 3,048 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £27,360 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 64.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.8% |
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