Town comparison
Ammanford vs Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
Which is better to live in? 3.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Ammanford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Ammanford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ammanford
£194,613
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
£256,850
Crime Rate
Ammanford
66.5
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
66.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ammanford
N/A
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ammanford
245.5
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
374.5
EPC Rating
Ammanford
70.3
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
66.8
Median Income
Ammanford
£29,630
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £194,613, Ammanford undercuts Pen Y Groes And Gorslas (£256,850) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ammanford is a terraced at £131,691, while in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas it is a terraced at £136,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas (£308,227 vs £273,454).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pen Y Groes And Gorslas prices grew faster — 56% vs 54%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAmmanford has a crime rate of 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Pen Y Groes And Gorslas at 66.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ammanford is violent-crime, while in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas 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 Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Ammanford has 0 schools and Pen Y Groes And Gorslas has 0 schools.
Ammanford School Inspection Breakdown
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ammanford | Pen-y-groes and Gorslas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas averages 374.5 Mbps – ahead of Ammanford's 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ammanford and 89.3% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Ammanford and 71.7% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas.
Pen Y Groes And Gorslas is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (375 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ammanford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Pen Y Groes And Gorslas averages 66.8 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Ammanford and £1,425 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. 58.8% of homes in Ammanford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas.
Ammanford has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,630 in Ammanford and £28,903 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. The median age is 45 in Ammanford and 46.7 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Ammanford versus 70.4% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Ammanford and 52.7% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas.
| Indicator | Ammanford | Pen-y-groes and Gorslas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,282 | 3,830 |
| Median Age | 45 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,630 | £28,903 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 31.3% |
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