Town comparison
Llangollen vs Oswestry
Which is better to live in? 9.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Llangollen is about 1% cheaper on average. Oswestry has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Llangollen
£279,986
Oswestry
£281,541
Crime Rate
Llangollen
95.8
Oswestry
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Llangollen
N/A
Oswestry
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Llangollen
256.6
Oswestry
364.7
EPC Rating
Llangollen
68.6
Oswestry
69.1
Median Income
Llangollen
£27,360
Oswestry
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Llangollen is £279,986, which is 1% less than Oswestry at £281,541. The most affordable entry point in Llangollen is a flat at £155,791, while in Oswestry it is a flat at £106,286.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 47% pricier in Llangollen (£155,791 vs £106,286).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Llangollen prices grew faster — 45% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Oswestry is the safer of the two – 98% lower than Llangollen's 95.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Llangollen is violent-crime, while in Oswestry 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 Llangollen and Oswestry. Llangollen has 0 schools and Oswestry has 5 schools.
Llangollen School Inspection Breakdown
Oswestry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Llangollen | Oswestry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 5 |
| Primary | 0 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Oswestry offers faster average downloads at 364.7 Mbps, compared to 256.6 Mbps in Llangollen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.6% of premises in Llangollen and 93.6% in Oswestry. Gigabit availability stands at 41.7% in Llangollen and 63.8% in Oswestry.
Oswestry is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (365 vs 257 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Oswestry are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.1 (band C) versus 68.6 (band D) in Llangollen. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,328 in Llangollen and £1,405 in Oswestry. 53.9% of homes in Llangollen have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Oswestry.
Oswestry has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 53.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Oswestry and £27,360 in Llangollen. The median age is 45.5 in Llangollen and 48.1 in Oswestry. Employment rates stand at 53.9% in Llangollen and 56% in Oswestry. Owner-occupancy is 64.2% in Llangollen versus 68.6% in Oswestry.
| Indicator | Llangollen | Oswestry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,048 | 17,500 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,360 | £29,576 |
| Employment Rate | 53.9% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.2% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 32.5% |
Location
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