Gorseinon vs Loughor
Which is better to live in? Distance: 0.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gorseinon is about 12% cheaper on average. Gorseinon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Gorseinon
£204,347
Loughor
£231,610
Crime Rate
Gorseinon
76.4
Loughor
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gorseinon
N/A
Loughor
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Gorseinon
394.8
Loughor
394.8
EPC Rating
Gorseinon
68.6
Loughor
68.6
Median Income
Gorseinon
£29,060
Loughor
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Gorseinon is £204,347, which is 12% less than Loughor at £231,610. The most affordable entry point in Gorseinon is a flat at £108,859, while in Loughor it is a terraced at £162,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Gorseinon (£203,787 vs £182,621).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gorseinon prices grew faster — 57% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Gorseinon (76.4 per 1,000) compared to Loughor (76.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Gorseinon is violent-crime, while in Loughor 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 Loughor. Gorseinon has 0 schools and Loughor has 0 schools.
Gorseinon School Inspection Breakdown
Loughor School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Gorseinon | Loughor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Gorseinon offers faster average downloads at 394.8 Mbps, compared to 394.8 Mbps in Loughor. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Gorseinon and 92.5% in Loughor. Gigabit availability stands at 75.8% in Gorseinon and 75.8% in Loughor.
Gorseinon is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (395 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Gorseinon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.6 (band D) versus 68.6 (band D) in Loughor. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Gorseinon and £1,270 in Loughor. 54.4% of homes in Gorseinon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Loughor.
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 Loughor. The median age is 45.3 in Gorseinon and 45.3 in Loughor. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Gorseinon and 51.8% in Loughor. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Gorseinon versus 66.3% in Loughor.
| Indicator | Gorseinon | Loughor |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,114 | 4,632 |
| 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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