Town comparison
Gorseinon vs Llanelli
Which is better to live in? 4.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Llanelli wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Llanelli has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Gorseinon
£204,347
Llanelli
£190,195
Crime Rate
Gorseinon
76.4
Llanelli
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gorseinon
N/A
Llanelli
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Gorseinon
394.8
Llanelli
371.5
EPC Rating
Gorseinon
68.6
Llanelli
66.8
Median Income
Gorseinon
£29,060
Llanelli
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £190,195, Llanelli undercuts Gorseinon (£204,347) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Gorseinon is a flat at £108,859, while in Llanelli it is a flat at £125,044.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Gorseinon (£157,187 vs £135,351).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gorseinon prices grew faster — 57% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Llanelli experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.2 per 1,000 versus 76.4 per 1,000 in Gorseinon. The most common crime category in Gorseinon is violent-crime, while in Llanelli 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 Llanelli. Gorseinon has 0 schools and Llanelli has 0 schools.
Gorseinon School Inspection Breakdown
Llanelli School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Gorseinon | Llanelli |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gorseinon averages 394.8 Mbps – ahead of Llanelli's 371.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Gorseinon and 93.7% in Llanelli. Gigabit availability stands at 75.8% in Gorseinon and 70.2% in Llanelli.
Gorseinon is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (395 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Gorseinon, scoring 68.6 on average (band D) compared to 66.8 (band D) in Llanelli. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Gorseinon and £1,425 in Llanelli. 54.4% of homes in Gorseinon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Llanelli.
Gorseinon has more energy-efficient housing — 54.4% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,060 in Gorseinon and £28,903 in Llanelli. The median age is 45.3 in Gorseinon and 46.7 in Llanelli. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Gorseinon and 52.7% in Llanelli. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Gorseinon versus 70.4% in Llanelli. Gorseinon has a population of 14,114 and Llanelli has 42,143.
| Indicator | Gorseinon | Llanelli |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,114 | 42,143 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,060 | £28,903 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32% | 31.3% |
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