Ammanford vs Gowerton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ammanford offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Ammanford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ammanford
£194,613
Gowerton
£245,602
Crime Rate
Ammanford
66.5
Gowerton
76.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ammanford
N/A
Gowerton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ammanford
245.5
Gowerton
394.8
EPC Rating
Ammanford
70.3
Gowerton
68.6
Median Income
Ammanford
£29,630
Gowerton
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Ammanford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £194,613 versus £245,602 in Gowerton. The most affordable entry point in Ammanford is a terraced at £131,691, while in Gowerton it is a flat at £83,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Gowerton (£429,100 vs £273,454).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ammanford prices grew faster — 54% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Ammanford (66.5 per 1,000) compared to Gowerton (76.3 per 1,000), a 15% difference. The most common crime category in Ammanford is violent-crime, while in Gowerton 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 Gowerton. Ammanford has 0 schools and Gowerton has 0 schools.
Ammanford School Inspection Breakdown
Gowerton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ammanford | Gowerton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gowerton enjoy 394.8 Mbps on average, while Ammanford lags behind at 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ammanford and 92.5% in Gowerton. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Ammanford and 75.8% in Gowerton.
Gowerton is the faster of the two by 61% on average download speed (395 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ammanford is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Gowerton's band D (score 68.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Ammanford and £1,270 in Gowerton. 58.8% of homes in Ammanford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Gowerton.
Ammanford has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ammanford has a population of 8,282 while Gowerton has 7,447. Median household income is £29,630 in Ammanford and £29,060 in Gowerton. The median age is 45 in Ammanford and 45.3 in Gowerton. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Ammanford and 51.8% in Gowerton.
| Indicator | Ammanford | Gowerton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,282 | 7,447 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,630 | £29,060 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 32% |
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