Town comparison
Gorseinon vs Swansea
Which is better to live in? 4.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Gorseinon offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Gorseinon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Gorseinon
£204,347
Swansea
£236,918
Crime Rate
Gorseinon
76.4
Swansea
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gorseinon
N/A
Swansea
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Gorseinon
394.8
Swansea
460.7
EPC Rating
Gorseinon
68.6
Swansea
72.1
Median Income
Gorseinon
£29,060
Swansea
£29,994
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Gorseinon is £204,347, which is 14% less than Swansea at £236,918. The most affordable entry point in Gorseinon is a flat at £108,859, while in Swansea it is a flat at £159,042.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Swansea (£159,042 vs £108,859).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gorseinon prices grew faster — 57% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 76.4 offences per 1,000 people, Gorseinon is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Swansea's 76.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Gorseinon is violent-crime, while in Swansea 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 Swansea. Gorseinon has 0 schools and Swansea has 0 schools.
Gorseinon School Inspection Breakdown
Swansea School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Gorseinon | Swansea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Swansea offers faster average downloads at 460.7 Mbps, compared to 394.8 Mbps in Gorseinon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Gorseinon and 98.1% in Swansea. Gigabit availability stands at 75.8% in Gorseinon and 89.6% in Swansea.
Swansea is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (461 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Swansea are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.1 (band C) versus 68.6 (band D) in Gorseinon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Gorseinon and £1,146 in Swansea. 54.4% of homes in Gorseinon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Swansea.
Swansea has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,993.5 in Swansea and £29,060 in Gorseinon. The median age is 45.3 in Gorseinon and 44.2 in Swansea. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Gorseinon and 50.7% in Swansea. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Gorseinon versus 64.4% in Swansea.
| Indicator | Gorseinon | Swansea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,114 | 169,795 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,060 | £29,993.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 50.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 64.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32% | 29.3% |
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