Abercynon vs Glyn-neath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Glyn Neath offers lower property prices by roughly 5%.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Glyn-neath
£153,793
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Glyn-neath
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Glyn-neath
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Glyn-neath
344.8
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Glyn-neath
70.6
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Glyn-neath
£29,607
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Glyn Neath more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £153,793 versus £161,702 in Abercynon. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Glyn Neath it is a flat at £102,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Abercynon (£395,143 vs £303,574).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Glyn Neath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Abercynon and Glyn Neath. Abercynon has 0 schools and Glyn Neath has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Glyn-neath School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Glyn-neath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Glyn Neath enjoy 344.8 Mbps on average, while Abercynon lags behind at 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 94% in Glyn Neath. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 63.6% in Glyn Neath.
Glyn Neath is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (345 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Glyn Neath is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Abercynon's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,363 in Glyn Neath. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Glyn Neath.
Glyn Neath has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercynon has a population of 6,376 while Glyn Neath has 3,927. Median household income is £29,607.3 in Glyn Neath and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Glyn-neath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 3,927 |
| Median Age | N/A | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £29,607.3 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 28.9% |
Location
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