Ammanford vs Glanaman
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ammanford offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Glanaman has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ammanford
£194,613
Glanaman
£236,918
Crime Rate
Ammanford
66.5
Glanaman
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ammanford
N/A
Glanaman
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ammanford
245.5
Glanaman
245.5
EPC Rating
Ammanford
70.3
Glanaman
70.3
Median Income
Ammanford
£29,630
Glanaman
£29,630
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Ammanford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £194,613 versus £236,918 in Glanaman. The most affordable entry point in Ammanford is a terraced at £131,691, while in Glanaman it is a flat at £159,042.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Glanaman (£365,591 vs £273,454).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ammanford prices grew faster — 54% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 66.2 offences per 1,000 people, Glanaman is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Ammanford's 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ammanford is violent-crime, while in Glanaman 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 Glanaman. Ammanford has 0 schools and Glanaman has 0 schools.
Ammanford School Inspection Breakdown
Glanaman School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ammanford | Glanaman |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ammanford enjoy 245.5 Mbps on average, while Glanaman lags behind at 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ammanford and 87.1% in Glanaman. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Ammanford and 41.3% in Glanaman.
Ammanford is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (246 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ammanford is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Glanaman's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Ammanford and £1,239 in Glanaman. 58.8% of homes in Ammanford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Glanaman.
Ammanford has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ammanford has a population of 8,282 while Glanaman has 3,866. Median household income is £29,630 in Ammanford and £29,630 in Glanaman. The median age is 45 in Ammanford and 45 in Glanaman. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Ammanford and 51.4% in Glanaman.
| Indicator | Ammanford | Glanaman |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,282 | 3,866 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £29,630 | £29,630 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 51.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 30% |
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