Town comparison
Ammanford vs Clydach
Which is better to live in? 7.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ammanford wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Ammanford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ammanford
£194,613
Clydach
£201,494
Crime Rate
Ammanford
66.5
Clydach
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ammanford
N/A
Clydach
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ammanford
245.5
Clydach
398.1
EPC Rating
Ammanford
70.3
Clydach
70.5
Median Income
Ammanford
£29,630
Clydach
£29,217
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £194,613, Ammanford undercuts Clydach (£201,494) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ammanford is a terraced at £131,691, while in Clydach it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Clydach (£164,239 vs £131,691).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ammanford prices grew faster — 54% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Ammanford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.5 per 1,000 versus 76.4 per 1,000 in Clydach. The most common crime category in Ammanford is violent-crime, while in Clydach 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 Clydach. Ammanford has 0 schools and Clydach has 0 schools.
Ammanford School Inspection Breakdown
Clydach School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ammanford | Clydach |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Clydach averages 398.1 Mbps – ahead of Ammanford's 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ammanford and 95% in Clydach. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Ammanford and 75.6% in Clydach.
Clydach is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (398 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Clydach leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Ammanford averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Ammanford and £1,115 in Clydach. 58.8% of homes in Ammanford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Clydach.
Clydach has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,630 in Ammanford and £29,217 in Clydach. The median age is 45 in Ammanford and 43.9 in Clydach. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Ammanford versus 62.3% in Clydach. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Ammanford and 50.9% in Clydach.
| Indicator | Ammanford | Clydach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,282 | 8,445 |
| Median Age | 45 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,630 | £29,217 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 50.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 62.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 32.8% |
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