Gorseinon vs Gowerton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Gorseinon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Gowerton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Gorseinon
£204,347
Gowerton
£245,602
Crime Rate
Gorseinon
76.4
Gowerton
76.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gorseinon
N/A
Gowerton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Gorseinon
394.8
Gowerton
394.8
EPC Rating
Gorseinon
68.6
Gowerton
68.6
Median Income
Gorseinon
£29,060
Gowerton
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Gowerton commands an average of £245,602, compared with £204,347 in Gorseinon – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Gorseinon is a flat at £108,859, while in Gowerton it is a flat at £83,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Gowerton (£429,100 vs £289,787).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gorseinon prices grew faster — 57% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesGowerton has a crime rate of 76.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Gorseinon at 76.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Gorseinon is violent-crime, while in Gowerton 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 Gorseinon and Gowerton. Gorseinon has 0 schools and Gowerton has 0 schools.
Gorseinon School Inspection Breakdown
Gowerton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Gorseinon | Gowerton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.8 Mbps in Gorseinon and 394.8 Mbps in Gowerton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Gorseinon and 92.5% in Gowerton. Gigabit availability stands at 75.8% in Gorseinon and 75.8% in Gowerton.
Gorseinon is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (395 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Gorseinon, scoring 68.6 on average (band D) compared to 68.6 (band D) in Gowerton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Gorseinon and £1,270 in Gowerton. 54.4% of homes in Gorseinon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Gowerton.
Gorseinon has more energy-efficient housing — 54.4% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,060 in Gorseinon and £29,060 in Gowerton. The median age is 45.3 in Gorseinon and 45.3 in Gowerton. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Gorseinon and 51.8% in Gowerton. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Gorseinon versus 66.3% in Gowerton. Gorseinon has a population of 14,114 and Gowerton has 7,447.
| Indicator | Gorseinon | Gowerton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,114 | 7,447 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,060 | £29,060 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32% | 32% |
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