Clydach vs Glanaman
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Clydach wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Glanaman has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Clydach
£201,494
Glanaman
£236,918
Crime Rate
Clydach
76.4
Glanaman
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clydach
N/A
Glanaman
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Clydach
398.1
Glanaman
245.5
EPC Rating
Clydach
70.5
Glanaman
70.3
Median Income
Clydach
£29,217
Glanaman
£29,630
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Glanaman commands an average of £236,918, compared with £201,494 in Clydach – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Clydach is a flat at £100,000, while in Glanaman it is a flat at £159,042.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Glanaman (£159,042 vs £100,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Clydach prices grew faster — 46% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Glanaman experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.2 per 1,000 versus 76.4 per 1,000 in Clydach. The most common crime category in Clydach 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 Clydach and Glanaman. Clydach has 0 schools and Glanaman has 0 schools.
Clydach School Inspection Breakdown
Glanaman School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Clydach | Glanaman |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 398.1 Mbps in Clydach and 245.5 Mbps in Glanaman. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Clydach and 87.1% in Glanaman. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Clydach and 41.3% in Glanaman.
Clydach is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (398 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Clydach leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Glanaman averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Clydach and £1,239 in Glanaman. 62.2% of homes in Clydach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Glanaman.
Clydach has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,630 in Glanaman and £29,217 in Clydach. The median age is 43.9 in Clydach and 45 in Glanaman. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Clydach versus 66.4% in Glanaman. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Clydach and 51.4% in Glanaman.
| Indicator | Clydach | Glanaman |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,445 | 3,866 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £29,217 | £29,630 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 51.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 30% |
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