Baglan vs Glanaman
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Baglan is about 9% cheaper on average. Glanaman has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Baglan
£214,568
Glanaman
£236,918
Crime Rate
Baglan
78.4
Glanaman
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baglan
N/A
Glanaman
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Baglan
344.8
Glanaman
245.5
EPC Rating
Baglan
70.6
Glanaman
70.3
Median Income
Baglan
£29,607
Glanaman
£29,630
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Baglan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £214,568 versus £236,918 in Glanaman. The most affordable entry point in Baglan is a terraced at £151,000, while in Glanaman it is a flat at £159,042.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Glanaman (£365,591 vs £266,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baglan prices grew faster — 66% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Glanaman (66.2 per 1,000) compared to Baglan (78.4 per 1,000), a 18% difference. The most common crime category in Baglan is violent-crime, while in Glanaman 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 Glanaman. Baglan has 0 schools and Glanaman has 0 schools.
Baglan School Inspection Breakdown
Glanaman School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Baglan | Glanaman |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Baglan enjoy 344.8 Mbps on average, while Glanaman lags behind at 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Baglan and 87.1% in Glanaman. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Baglan and 41.3% in Glanaman.
Baglan is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (345 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Baglan is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Glanaman's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Baglan and £1,239 in Glanaman. 59.6% of homes in Baglan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Glanaman.
Baglan has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Baglan has a population of 10,516 while Glanaman has 3,866. Median household income is £29,630 in Glanaman and £29,607.3 in Baglan. The median age is 47 in Baglan and 45 in Glanaman. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Baglan and 51.4% in Glanaman.
| Indicator | Baglan | Glanaman |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,516 | 3,866 |
| Median Age | 47 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £29,607.3 | £29,630 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.9% | 30% |
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