Gresford vs Llangollen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Llangollen offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Gresford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Gresford
£359,380
Llangollen
£279,986
Crime Rate
Gresford
84.9
Llangollen
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gresford
N/A
Llangollen
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Gresford
425.4
Llangollen
256.6
EPC Rating
Gresford
70.4
Llangollen
68.6
Median Income
Gresford
£30,044
Llangollen
£27,360
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Llangollen more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £279,986 versus £359,380 in Gresford. The most affordable entry point in Gresford is a terraced at £211,922, while in Llangollen it is a flat at £155,791.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Gresford (£483,211 vs £350,744).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Llangollen prices grew faster — 45% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Gresford (84.9 per 1,000) compared to Llangollen (95.8 per 1,000), a 13% difference. The most common crime category in Gresford 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 WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Gresford and Llangollen. Gresford has 0 schools and Llangollen has 0 schools.
Gresford School Inspection Breakdown
Llangollen School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Gresford | Llangollen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gresford enjoy 425.4 Mbps on average, while Llangollen lags behind at 256.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Gresford and 89.6% in Llangollen. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Gresford and 41.7% in Llangollen.
Gresford is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (425 vs 257 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Gresford is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Llangollen's band D (score 68.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Gresford and £1,328 in Llangollen. 61.4% of homes in Gresford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.9% in Llangollen.
Gresford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 53.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Gresford has a population of 4,948 while Llangollen has 3,048. Median household income is £30,044 in Gresford and £27,360 in Llangollen. The median age is 44.5 in Gresford and 45.5 in Llangollen. Employment rates stand at 57% in Gresford and 53.9% in Llangollen.
| Indicator | Gresford | Llangollen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,948 | 3,048 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,044 | £27,360 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 64.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.1% | 29.8% |
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