Town comparison
Clydach vs Gorseinon
Which is better to live in? 6.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Clydach is about 1% cheaper on average. Clydach has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Clydach
£201,494
Gorseinon
£204,347
Crime Rate
Clydach
76.4
Gorseinon
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clydach
N/A
Gorseinon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Clydach
398.1
Gorseinon
394.8
EPC Rating
Clydach
70.5
Gorseinon
68.6
Median Income
Clydach
£29,217
Gorseinon
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Clydach is £201,494, which is 1% less than Gorseinon at £204,347. The most affordable entry point in Clydach is a flat at £100,000, while in Gorseinon it is a flat at £108,859.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Gorseinon (£203,787 vs £179,754).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gorseinon prices grew faster — 57% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 76.4 offences per 1,000 people, Clydach is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Gorseinon's 76.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Clydach is violent-crime, while in Gorseinon 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 Gorseinon. Clydach has 0 schools and Gorseinon has 0 schools.
Clydach School Inspection Breakdown
Gorseinon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Clydach | Gorseinon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Clydach offers faster average downloads at 398.1 Mbps, compared to 394.8 Mbps in Gorseinon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Clydach and 92.5% in Gorseinon. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Clydach and 75.8% in Gorseinon.
Clydach is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (398 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Clydach are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 68.6 (band D) in Gorseinon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Clydach and £1,270 in Gorseinon. 62.2% of homes in Clydach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Gorseinon.
Clydach has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,217 in Clydach and £29,060 in Gorseinon. The median age is 43.9 in Clydach and 45.3 in Gorseinon. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Clydach and 51.8% in Gorseinon. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Clydach versus 66.3% in Gorseinon.
| Indicator | Clydach | Gorseinon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,445 | 14,114 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,217 | £29,060 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 32% |
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