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Area guide · Swansea

Living in Clydach

A snapshot of life in Clydach, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Clydach is a village in Swansea, Wales with a population of 8,445. The average house price is £201,494 and the overall crime rate is 76.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Clydach ranks

Affordability
#53 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#70 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

8,445

Avg House Price

£201,494

Crime Rate

76.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

398 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,217

Median Age

43.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Clydach's detached homes (£293,812) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£100,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Clydach prices have risen 46% over the last 9 years (£138,141 → £201,494).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£293,812	£277,500	24
Semi-Detached	£179,754	£154,842	46
Terraced	£164,239	£149,000	22
Flat	£100,000	£100,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Clydach is 76.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Clydach: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Clydach averages 398 Mbps — 298% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Clydach homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.5
% Rated C or Above	62.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,115

Demographics & Economy

Population	8,445
Median Age	43.9
Median Household Income	£29,217
Employment Rate	50.9%
Owner Occupied	62.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Clydach?

The average house price in Clydach is £201,494 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Clydach?

The most affordable entry point in Clydach is a flat, with an average price of £100,000.

Is Clydach a safe place to live?

Clydach has a recorded crime rate of 76.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Clydach?

Average broadband download speeds in Clydach are around 398 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95% of premises.

How big is Clydach?

Clydach is a settlement in Swansea with a population of approximately 8,445.

Most compared with

How does Clydach stack up against its neighbours?

Ammanford

Clydach

House price: £194,613 · £201,494
Crime rate: 66.5 · 76.4
Distance: 7.6 mi

Baglan

Clydach

House price: £214,568 · £201,494
Crime rate: 78.4 · 76.4
Distance: 5.9 mi

Bishopston

Clydach

House price: £520,255 · £201,494
Crime rate: 76.1 · 76.4
Distance: 10.6 mi

Clydach

Cwmavon

House price: £201,494 · £164,826
Crime rate: 76.4 · 69.3
Distance: 8.0 mi

Clydach

Glanaman

House price: £201,494 · £236,918
Crime rate: 76.4 · 66.2
Distance: 7.3 mi

Clydach

Glyn-neath

House price: £201,494 · £153,793
Crime rate: 76.4 · 69
Distance: 11.8 mi

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