Baglan vs Cwmavon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cwmavon is about 30% cheaper on average. Cwmavon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Baglan
£214,568
Cwmavon
£164,826
Crime Rate
Baglan
78.4
Cwmavon
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baglan
N/A
Cwmavon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Baglan
344.8
Cwmavon
444.4
EPC Rating
Baglan
70.6
Cwmavon
73.7
Median Income
Baglan
£29,607
Cwmavon
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Cwmavon is £164,826, which is 30% less than Baglan at £214,568. The most affordable entry point in Baglan is a terraced at £151,000, while in Cwmavon it is a flat at £66,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Baglan (£177,274 vs £147,421).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baglan prices grew faster — 66% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 69.3 offences per 1,000 people, Cwmavon is the safer of the two – 13% lower than Baglan's 78.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baglan is violent-crime, while in Cwmavon 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 Cwmavon. Baglan has 0 schools and Cwmavon has 0 schools.
Baglan School Inspection Breakdown
Cwmavon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Baglan | Cwmavon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cwmavon offers faster average downloads at 444.4 Mbps, compared to 344.8 Mbps in Baglan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Baglan and 98.8% in Cwmavon. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Baglan and 86.8% in Cwmavon.
Cwmavon is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (444 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cwmavon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.7 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Baglan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Baglan and £1,178 in Cwmavon. 59.6% of homes in Baglan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.5% in Cwmavon.
Cwmavon has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,770 in Cwmavon and £29,607.3 in Baglan. The median age is 47 in Baglan and 44.5 in Cwmavon. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Baglan and 50.5% in Cwmavon. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Baglan versus 66.5% in Cwmavon.
| Indicator | Baglan | Cwmavon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,516 | 4,185 |
| Median Age | 47 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,607.3 | £30,770 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 50.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.9% | 25.8% |
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