Baglan vs Neath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Neath wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Neath has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Baglan
£214,568
Neath
£179,441
Crime Rate
Baglan
78.4
Neath
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baglan
N/A
Neath
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Baglan
344.8
Neath
344.8
EPC Rating
Baglan
70.6
Neath
70.6
Median Income
Baglan
£29,607
Neath
£29,607
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Baglan commands an average of £214,568, compared with £179,441 in Neath – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Baglan is a terraced at £151,000, while in Neath it is a flat at £85,413.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Baglan (£151,000 vs £131,838).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baglan prices grew faster — 66% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Neath experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.2 per 1,000 versus 78.4 per 1,000 in Baglan. The most common crime category in Baglan is violent-crime, while in 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 Neath. Baglan has 0 schools and Neath has 0 schools.
Baglan School Inspection Breakdown
Neath School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Baglan | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 344.8 Mbps in Baglan and 344.8 Mbps in Neath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Baglan and 94% in Neath. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Baglan and 63.6% in Neath.
Baglan is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (345 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Baglan leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Neath averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Baglan and £1,363 in Neath. 59.6% of homes in Baglan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Neath.
Baglan has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,607.3 in Baglan and £29,607.3 in Neath. The median age is 47 in Baglan and 47 in Neath. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Baglan versus 67% in Neath. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Baglan and 52.7% in Neath.
| Indicator | Baglan | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,516 | 40,738 |
| 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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