Clydach vs Loughor
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Clydach is about 13% cheaper on average. Clydach has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Clydach
£201,494
Loughor
£231,610
Crime Rate
Clydach
76.4
Loughor
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clydach
N/A
Loughor
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Clydach
398.1
Loughor
394.8
EPC Rating
Clydach
70.5
Loughor
68.6
Median Income
Clydach
£29,217
Loughor
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Clydach more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £201,494 versus £231,610 in Loughor. The most affordable entry point in Clydach is a flat at £100,000, while in Loughor it is a terraced at £162,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Loughor (£318,850 vs £293,812).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Loughor prices grew faster — 48% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 76.4 offences per 1,000 people, Clydach is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Loughor's 76.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Clydach is violent-crime, while in Loughor 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 Loughor. Clydach has 0 schools and Loughor has 0 schools.
Clydach School Inspection Breakdown
Loughor School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Clydach | Loughor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Clydach enjoy 398.1 Mbps on average, while Loughor lags behind at 394.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Clydach and 92.5% in Loughor. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Clydach and 75.8% in Loughor.
Clydach is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (398 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Clydach is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Loughor's band D (score 68.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Clydach and £1,270 in Loughor. 62.2% of homes in Clydach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Loughor.
Clydach has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Clydach has a population of 8,445 while Loughor has 4,632. Median household income is £29,217 in Clydach and £29,060 in Loughor. The median age is 43.9 in Clydach and 45.3 in Loughor. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Clydach and 51.8% in Loughor.
| Indicator | Clydach | Loughor |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,445 | 4,632 |
| 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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