Town comparison
Holyhead vs Llangefni
Which is better to live in? 13.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Llangefni is about 3% cheaper on average. Llangefni has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Holyhead
£226,087
Llangefni
£218,529
Crime Rate
Holyhead
56.1
Llangefni
55.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holyhead
N/A
Llangefni
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Holyhead
330.1
Llangefni
231.8
EPC Rating
Holyhead
65.5
Llangefni
65.5
Median Income
Holyhead
£32,621
Llangefni
£32,621
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Llangefni is £218,529, which is 3% less than Holyhead at £226,087. The most affordable entry point in Holyhead is a terraced at £136,405, while in Llangefni it is a flat at £55,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 213% pricier in Holyhead (£172,195 vs £55,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holyhead prices grew faster — 50% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Llangefni (55.9 per 1,000) compared to Holyhead (56.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Holyhead is violent-crime, while in Llangefni 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 Holyhead and Llangefni. Holyhead has 0 schools and Llangefni has 0 schools.
Holyhead School Inspection Breakdown
Llangefni School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Holyhead | Llangefni |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Holyhead offers faster average downloads at 330.1 Mbps, compared to 231.8 Mbps in Llangefni. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Holyhead and 87.5% in Llangefni. Gigabit availability stands at 60.5% in Holyhead and 37.8% in Llangefni.
Holyhead is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (330 vs 232 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Holyhead are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 65.5 (band C) versus 65.5 (band C) in Llangefni. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,681 in Holyhead and £1,681 in Llangefni. 49.3% of homes in Holyhead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Llangefni.
Holyhead has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,621 in Holyhead and £32,621 in Llangefni. The median age is 48 in Holyhead and 48 in Llangefni. Employment rates stand at 51.1% in Holyhead and 51.1% in Llangefni. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Holyhead versus 68.2% in Llangefni.
| Indicator | Holyhead | Llangefni |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,753 | 5,264 |
| Median Age | 48 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £32,621 | £32,621 |
| Employment Rate | 51.1% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 32.3% |
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