Town comparison
Aberdare vs Glyn-neath
Which is better to live in? 7.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Glyn Neath wins on house prices with a 12% gap.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Glyn-neath
£153,793
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Glyn-neath
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Glyn-neath
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Glyn-neath
344.8
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Glyn-neath
70.6
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Glyn-neath
£29,607
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Aberdare commands an average of £172,897, compared with £153,793 in Glyn Neath – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Glyn Neath it is a flat at £102,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Glyn Neath (£102,000 vs £69,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare 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 Aberdare and Glyn Neath. Aberdare has 0 schools and Glyn Neath has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Glyn-neath School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Glyn-neath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 355.7 Mbps in Aberdare and 344.8 Mbps in Glyn Neath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 94% in Glyn Neath. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 63.6% in Glyn Neath.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (356 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Glyn Neath, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Aberdare. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,363 in Glyn Neath. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Glyn Neath.
Aberdare has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,607.3 in Glyn Neath and £29,380 in Aberdare. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 47 in Glyn Neath. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 52.7% in Glyn Neath. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 67% in Glyn Neath. Aberdare has a population of 37,675 and Glyn Neath has 3,927.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Glyn-neath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 3,927 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £29,607.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 28.9% |
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