Ammanford vs Penllergaer
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ammanford offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. Ammanford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ammanford
£194,613
Penllergaer
£296,263
Crime Rate
Ammanford
66.5
Penllergaer
76.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ammanford
N/A
Penllergaer
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ammanford
245.5
Penllergaer
394.8
EPC Rating
Ammanford
70.3
Penllergaer
68.6
Median Income
Ammanford
£29,630
Penllergaer
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Ammanford is £194,613, which is 34% less than Penllergaer at £296,263. The most affordable entry point in Ammanford is a terraced at £131,691, while in Penllergaer it is a terraced at £213,929.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Penllergaer (£213,929 vs £131,691).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Penllergaer prices grew faster — 64% vs 54%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 66.5 offences per 1,000 people, Ammanford is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Penllergaer's 76.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ammanford is violent-crime, while in Penllergaer 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 Penllergaer. Ammanford has 0 schools and Penllergaer has 0 schools.
Ammanford School Inspection Breakdown
Penllergaer School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ammanford | Penllergaer |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Penllergaer offers faster average downloads at 394.8 Mbps, compared to 245.5 Mbps in Ammanford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ammanford and 92.5% in Penllergaer. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Ammanford and 75.8% in Penllergaer.
Penllergaer is the faster of the two by 61% on average download speed (395 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ammanford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 68.6 (band D) in Penllergaer. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Ammanford and £1,270 in Penllergaer. 58.8% of homes in Ammanford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Penllergaer.
Ammanford has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,630 in Ammanford and £29,060 in Penllergaer. The median age is 45 in Ammanford and 45.3 in Penllergaer. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Ammanford and 51.8% in Penllergaer. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Ammanford versus 66.3% in Penllergaer.
| Indicator | Ammanford | Penllergaer |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,282 | 3,578 |
| 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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