Clydach vs Glyn-neath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Glyn Neath wins on house prices with a 31% gap. Glyn Neath has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Clydach
£201,494
Glyn-neath
£153,793
Crime Rate
Clydach
76.4
Glyn-neath
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clydach
N/A
Glyn-neath
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Clydach
398.1
Glyn-neath
344.8
EPC Rating
Clydach
70.5
Glyn-neath
70.6
Median Income
Clydach
£29,217
Glyn-neath
£29,607
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £153,793, Glyn Neath undercuts Clydach (£201,494) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Clydach is a flat at £100,000, while in Glyn Neath it is a flat at £102,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Clydach (£164,239 vs £117,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Clydach prices grew faster — 46% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Glyn Neath experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69 per 1,000 versus 76.4 per 1,000 in Clydach. The most common crime category in Clydach 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 Clydach and Glyn Neath. Clydach has 0 schools and Glyn Neath has 0 schools.
Clydach School Inspection Breakdown
Glyn-neath School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Clydach | Glyn-neath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Clydach averages 398.1 Mbps – ahead of Glyn Neath's 344.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Clydach and 94% in Glyn Neath. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Clydach and 63.6% in Glyn Neath.
Clydach is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (398 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Glyn Neath, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Clydach. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Clydach and £1,363 in Glyn Neath. 62.2% of homes in Clydach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Glyn Neath.
Clydach has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,607.3 in Glyn Neath and £29,217 in Clydach. The median age is 43.9 in Clydach and 47 in Glyn Neath. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Clydach and 52.7% in Glyn Neath. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Clydach versus 67% in Glyn Neath. Clydach has a population of 8,445 and Glyn Neath has 3,927.
| Indicator | Clydach | Glyn-neath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,445 | 3,927 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £29,217 | £29,607.3 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 28.9% |
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