Clydach vs Cwmavon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cwmavon wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Cwmavon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Clydach
£201,494
Cwmavon
£164,826
Crime Rate
Clydach
76.4
Cwmavon
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clydach
N/A
Cwmavon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Clydach
398.1
Cwmavon
444.4
EPC Rating
Clydach
70.5
Cwmavon
73.7
Median Income
Clydach
£29,217
Cwmavon
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £164,826, Cwmavon undercuts Clydach (£201,494) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Clydach is a flat at £100,000, while in Cwmavon it is a flat at £66,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Clydach (£100,000 vs £66,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Clydach prices grew faster — 46% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Cwmavon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.3 per 1,000 versus 76.4 per 1,000 in Clydach. The most common crime category in Clydach 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 Clydach and Cwmavon. Clydach has 0 schools and Cwmavon has 0 schools.
Clydach School Inspection Breakdown
Cwmavon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Clydach | Cwmavon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cwmavon averages 444.4 Mbps – ahead of Clydach's 398.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Clydach and 98.8% in Cwmavon. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Clydach and 86.8% in Cwmavon.
Cwmavon is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (444 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cwmavon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.7 (C), while Clydach averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Clydach and £1,178 in Cwmavon. 62.2% of homes in Clydach 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 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,770 in Cwmavon and £29,217 in Clydach. The median age is 43.9 in Clydach and 44.5 in Cwmavon. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Clydach versus 66.5% in Cwmavon. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Clydach and 50.5% in Cwmavon.
| Indicator | Clydach | Cwmavon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,445 | 4,185 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,217 | £30,770 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 25.8% |
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