Area guide · Neath Port Talbot

Living in Cwmavon

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

At a glance

Cwmavon is a village in Neath Port Talbot, Wales with a population of 4,185. The average house price is £164,826 and the overall crime rate is 69.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Cwmavon ranks

Affordability
#27 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#50 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

4,185

Avg House Price

£164,826

Crime Rate

69.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

444 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,770

Median Age

44.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Cwmavon's detached homes (£310,333) command roughly 4.7× the price of a flat (£66,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Cwmavon prices have risen 16% over the last 9 years (£142,376 → £164,826).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£310,333	£320,000	9
Semi-Detached	£147,421	£145,000	29
Terraced	£137,869	£130,000	23
Flat	£66,000	£66,000	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Cwmavon is 69.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Cwmavon: violent crime (46% 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

Cwmavon averages 444 Mbps — 344% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Cwmavon homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 67.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.7
% Rated C or Above	67.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,178

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,185
Median Age	44.5
Median Household Income	£30,770
Employment Rate	50.5%
Owner Occupied	66.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Cwmavon?

The average house price in Cwmavon is £164,826 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Cwmavon is a flat, with an average price of £66,000.

Is Cwmavon a safe place to live?

Cwmavon has a recorded crime rate of 69.3 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 Cwmavon?

Average broadband download speeds in Cwmavon are around 444 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.8% of premises.

How big is Cwmavon?

Cwmavon is a settlement in Neath Port Talbot with a population of approximately 4,185.

Most compared with

How does Cwmavon stack up against its neighbours?

Aberdare

Cwmavon

House price: £172,897 · £164,826
Crime rate: N/A · 69.3
Distance: 14.9 mi

Baglan

Cwmavon

House price: £214,568 · £164,826
Crime rate: 78.4 · 69.3
Distance: 2.4 mi

Bishopston

Cwmavon

House price: £520,255 · £164,826
Crime rate: 76.1 · 69.3
Distance: 12.5 mi

Bridgend

Cwmavon

House price: £251,125 · £164,826
Crime rate: 70.7 · 69.3
Distance: 11.1 mi

Clydach

Cwmavon

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

Cwmavon

Ferndale

House price: £164,826 · £102,662
Crime rate: 69.3 · N/A
Distance: 13.8 mi

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