Town comparison
Clydach vs Neath
Which is better to live in? 4.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Neath is about 12% cheaper on average. Neath has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Clydach
£201,494
Neath
£179,441
Crime Rate
Clydach
76.4
Neath
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clydach
N/A
Neath
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Clydach
398.1
Neath
344.8
EPC Rating
Clydach
70.5
Neath
70.6
Median Income
Clydach
£29,217
Neath
£29,607
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Neath more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £179,441 versus £201,494 in Clydach. The most affordable entry point in Clydach is a flat at £100,000, while in Neath it is a flat at £85,413.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Clydach (£164,239 vs £131,838).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Clydach prices grew faster — 46% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Neath (69.2 per 1,000) compared to Clydach (76.4 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Clydach is violent-crime, while in 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 Neath. Clydach has 0 schools and Neath has 0 schools.
Clydach School Inspection Breakdown
Neath School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Clydach | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Neath lags behind at 344.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Clydach and 94% in Neath. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Clydach and 63.6% in Neath.
Clydach is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (398 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Neath is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Clydach's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Clydach and £1,363 in Neath. 62.2% of homes in Clydach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Neath.
Clydach has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Clydach has a population of 8,445 while Neath has 40,738. Median household income is £29,607.3 in Neath and £29,217 in Clydach. The median age is 43.9 in Clydach and 47 in Neath. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Clydach and 52.7% in Neath.
| Indicator | Clydach | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,445 | 40,738 |
| 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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