Baglan vs Port Talbot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Port Talbot is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Port Talbot has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Baglan
£214,568
Port Talbot
£156,750
Crime Rate
Baglan
78.4
Port Talbot
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baglan
N/A
Port Talbot
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Baglan
344.8
Port Talbot
369.3
EPC Rating
Baglan
70.6
Port Talbot
73.7
Median Income
Baglan
£29,607
Port Talbot
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Baglan commands an average of £214,568, compared with £156,750 in Port Talbot – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Baglan is a terraced at £151,000, while in Port Talbot it is a flat at £89,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Baglan (£151,000 vs £122,407).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baglan prices grew faster — 66% vs 53%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesPort Talbot has a crime rate of 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13% lower than Baglan at 78.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baglan is violent-crime, while in Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot. Baglan has 0 schools and Port Talbot has 0 schools.
Baglan School Inspection Breakdown
Port Talbot School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Baglan | Port Talbot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 369.3 Mbps in Port Talbot and 344.8 Mbps in Baglan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Baglan and 94.4% in Port Talbot. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Baglan and 69.4% in Port Talbot.
Port Talbot is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (369 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Port Talbot leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.7 (C), while Baglan averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Baglan and £1,178 in Port Talbot. 59.6% of homes in Baglan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.5% in Port Talbot.
Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot and £29,607.3 in Baglan. The median age is 47 in Baglan and 44.5 in Port Talbot. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Baglan versus 66.5% in Port Talbot. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Baglan and 50.5% in Port Talbot.
| Indicator | Baglan | Port Talbot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,516 | 31,557 |
| 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% |
Location
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