Baglan vs Clydach
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Clydach wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Clydach has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Baglan
£214,568
Clydach
£201,494
Crime Rate
Baglan
78.4
Clydach
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baglan
N/A
Clydach
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Baglan
344.8
Clydach
398.1
EPC Rating
Baglan
70.6
Clydach
70.5
Median Income
Baglan
£29,607
Clydach
£29,217
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £201,494, Clydach undercuts Baglan (£214,568) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Baglan is a terraced at £151,000, while in Clydach it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Clydach (£293,812 vs £266,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baglan prices grew faster — 66% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Clydach experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.4 per 1,000 versus 78.4 per 1,000 in Baglan. The most common crime category in Baglan is violent-crime, while in Clydach 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 Baglan and Clydach. Baglan has 0 schools and Clydach has 0 schools.
Baglan School Inspection Breakdown
Clydach School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Baglan | Clydach |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Clydach averages 398.1 Mbps – ahead of Baglan's 344.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Baglan and 95% in Clydach. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Baglan and 75.6% in Clydach.
Clydach is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (398 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Baglan, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Clydach. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Baglan and £1,115 in Clydach. 59.6% of homes in Baglan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Clydach.
Clydach has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,607.3 in Baglan and £29,217 in Clydach. The median age is 47 in Baglan and 43.9 in Clydach. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Baglan and 50.9% in Clydach. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Baglan versus 62.3% in Clydach. Baglan has a population of 10,516 and Clydach has 8,445.
| Indicator | Baglan | Clydach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,516 | 8,445 |
| Median Age | 47 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,607.3 | £29,217 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 50.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 62.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.9% | 32.8% |
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