Ammanford vs Baglan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ammanford offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Ammanford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ammanford
£194,613
Baglan
£214,568
Crime Rate
Ammanford
66.5
Baglan
78.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ammanford
N/A
Baglan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ammanford
245.5
Baglan
344.8
EPC Rating
Ammanford
70.3
Baglan
70.6
Median Income
Ammanford
£29,630
Baglan
£29,607
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Ammanford is £194,613, which is 9% less than Baglan at £214,568. The most affordable entry point in Ammanford is a terraced at £131,691, while in Baglan it is a terraced at £151,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Baglan (£151,000 vs £131,691).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baglan prices grew faster — 66% vs 54%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 66.5 offences per 1,000 people, Ammanford is the safer of the two – 18% lower than Baglan's 78.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ammanford is violent-crime, while in Baglan 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 Ammanford and Baglan. Ammanford has 0 schools and Baglan has 0 schools.
Ammanford School Inspection Breakdown
Baglan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ammanford | Baglan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Baglan offers faster average downloads at 344.8 Mbps, compared to 245.5 Mbps in Ammanford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ammanford and 94% in Baglan. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Ammanford and 63.6% in Baglan.
Baglan is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (345 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Baglan are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Ammanford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Ammanford and £1,363 in Baglan. 58.8% of homes in Ammanford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Baglan.
Baglan has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,630 in Ammanford and £29,607.3 in Baglan. The median age is 45 in Ammanford and 47 in Baglan. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Ammanford and 52.7% in Baglan. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Ammanford versus 67% in Baglan.
| Indicator | Ammanford | Baglan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,282 | 10,516 |
| Median Age | 45 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £29,630 | £29,607.3 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 28.9% |
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