Baglan vs Glyn-neath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Glyn Neath offers lower property prices by roughly 40%. Glyn Neath has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Baglan
£214,568
Glyn-neath
£153,793
Crime Rate
Baglan
78.4
Glyn-neath
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baglan
N/A
Glyn-neath
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Baglan
344.8
Glyn-neath
344.8
EPC Rating
Baglan
70.6
Glyn-neath
70.6
Median Income
Baglan
£29,607
Glyn-neath
£29,607
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Glyn Neath more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £153,793 versus £214,568 in Baglan. The most affordable entry point in Baglan is a terraced at £151,000, while in Glyn Neath it is a flat at £102,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Baglan (£151,000 vs £117,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baglan prices grew faster — 66% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Glyn Neath (69 per 1,000) compared to Baglan (78.4 per 1,000), a 14% difference. The most common crime category in Baglan is violent-crime, while in Glyn Neath 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 Glyn Neath. Baglan has 0 schools and Glyn Neath has 0 schools.
Baglan School Inspection Breakdown
Glyn-neath School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Baglan | Glyn-neath |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Glyn Neath lags behind at 344.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Baglan and 94% in Glyn Neath. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Baglan and 63.6% in Glyn Neath.
Baglan is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (345 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Baglan is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Glyn Neath's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Baglan and £1,363 in Glyn Neath. 59.6% of homes in Baglan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Glyn Neath.
Baglan has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Baglan has a population of 10,516 while Glyn Neath has 3,927. Median household income is £29,607.3 in Baglan and £29,607.3 in Glyn Neath. The median age is 47 in Baglan and 47 in Glyn Neath. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Baglan and 52.7% in Glyn Neath.
| Indicator | Baglan | Glyn-neath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,516 | 3,927 |
| Median Age | 47 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £29,607.3 | £29,607.3 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.9% | 28.9% |
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