Gwersyllt vs Llangollen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gwersyllt wins on house prices with a 27% gap. Gwersyllt has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Gwersyllt
£205,144
Llangollen
£279,986
Crime Rate
Gwersyllt
85.0
Llangollen
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gwersyllt
N/A
Llangollen
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Gwersyllt
263.7
Llangollen
256.6
EPC Rating
Gwersyllt
69.5
Llangollen
68.6
Median Income
Gwersyllt
£28,438
Llangollen
£27,360
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £205,144, Gwersyllt undercuts Llangollen (£279,986) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Gwersyllt is a flat at £120,375, while in Llangollen it is a flat at £155,791.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Llangollen (£350,744 vs £265,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gwersyllt prices grew faster — 48% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Gwersyllt experience less crime overall, with a rate of 85 per 1,000 versus 95.8 per 1,000 in Llangollen. The most common crime category in Gwersyllt 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 Gwersyllt and Llangollen. Gwersyllt has 0 schools and Llangollen has 0 schools.
Gwersyllt School Inspection Breakdown
Llangollen School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Gwersyllt | Llangollen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gwersyllt averages 263.7 Mbps – ahead of Llangollen's 256.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Gwersyllt and 89.6% in Llangollen. Gigabit availability stands at 43.9% in Gwersyllt and 41.7% in Llangollen.
Gwersyllt is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (264 vs 257 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gwersyllt leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.5 (C), while Llangollen averages 68.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,293 in Gwersyllt and £1,328 in Llangollen. 57.6% of homes in Gwersyllt have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.9% in Llangollen.
Gwersyllt has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 53.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,438 in Gwersyllt and £27,360 in Llangollen. The median age is 45.3 in Gwersyllt and 45.5 in Llangollen. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Gwersyllt versus 64.2% in Llangollen. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Gwersyllt and 53.9% in Llangollen.
| Indicator | Gwersyllt | Llangollen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,660 | 3,048 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,438 | £27,360 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 64.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 29.8% |
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