Town comparison
Clydach vs Llangennech
Which is better to live in? 8.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Clydach is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Llangennech has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Clydach
£201,494
Llangennech
£217,744
Crime Rate
Clydach
76.4
Llangennech
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clydach
N/A
Llangennech
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Clydach
398.1
Llangennech
374.5
EPC Rating
Clydach
70.5
Llangennech
66.8
Median Income
Clydach
£29,217
Llangennech
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £201,494, Clydach undercuts Llangennech (£217,744) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Clydach is a flat at £100,000, while in Llangennech it is a terraced at £144,272.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Clydach (£164,239 vs £144,272).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Llangennech prices grew faster — 54% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesLlangennech has a crime rate of 66.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Clydach at 76.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Clydach is violent-crime, while in Llangennech 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 Llangennech. Clydach has 0 schools and Llangennech has 0 schools.
Clydach School Inspection Breakdown
Llangennech School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Clydach | Llangennech |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Llangennech's 374.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Clydach and 89.3% in Llangennech. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Clydach and 71.7% in Llangennech.
Clydach is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (398 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Clydach, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 66.8 (band D) in Llangennech. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Clydach and £1,425 in Llangennech. 62.2% of homes in Clydach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Llangennech.
Clydach has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,217 in Clydach and £28,903 in Llangennech. The median age is 43.9 in Clydach and 46.7 in Llangennech. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Clydach and 52.7% in Llangennech. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Clydach versus 70.4% in Llangennech. Clydach has a population of 8,445 and Llangennech has 4,278.
| Indicator | Clydach | Llangennech |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,445 | 4,278 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,217 | £28,903 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 31.3% |
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