Town comparison
Ammanford vs Neath
Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Neath wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Ammanford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ammanford
£194,613
Neath
£179,441
Crime Rate
Ammanford
66.5
Neath
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ammanford
N/A
Neath
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ammanford
245.5
Neath
344.8
EPC Rating
Ammanford
70.3
Neath
70.6
Median Income
Ammanford
£29,630
Neath
£29,607
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £179,441, Neath undercuts Ammanford (£194,613) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ammanford is a terraced at £131,691, while in Neath it is a flat at £85,413.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 7% pricier in Neath (£180,226 vs £167,827).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ammanford prices grew faster — 54% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Ammanford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.5 per 1,000 versus 69.2 per 1,000 in Neath. The most common crime category in Ammanford is violent-crime, while in Neath 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 Neath. Ammanford has 0 schools and Neath has 0 schools.
Ammanford School Inspection Breakdown
Neath School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ammanford | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Neath averages 344.8 Mbps – ahead of Ammanford's 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ammanford and 94% in Neath. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Ammanford and 63.6% in Neath.
Neath is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (345 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Neath, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Ammanford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Ammanford and £1,363 in Neath. 58.8% of homes in Ammanford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Neath.
Neath 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 Neath. The median age is 45 in Ammanford and 47 in Neath. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Ammanford and 52.7% in Neath. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Ammanford versus 67% in Neath. Ammanford has a population of 8,282 and Neath has 40,738.
| Indicator | Ammanford | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,282 | 40,738 |
| 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% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Ammanford and Neath?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ammanford or Neath?
Is Ammanford or Neath safer?
Which has better schools, Ammanford or Neath?
Which has faster broadband, Ammanford or Neath?
Keep exploring