Clydach vs North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill wins on house prices with a 7% gap. North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Clydach
£201,494
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
£187,655
Crime Rate
Clydach
76.4
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
70.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clydach
N/A
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Clydach
398.1
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
389.4
EPC Rating
Clydach
70.5
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
71.6
Median Income
Clydach
£29,217
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
£30,649
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Clydach commands an average of £201,494, compared with £187,655 in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Clydach is a flat at £100,000, while in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill it is a flat at £96,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Clydach (£293,812 vs £263,882).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill prices grew faster — 51% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 70.7 per 1,000 versus 76.4 per 1,000 in Clydach. The most common crime category in Clydach is violent-crime, while in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill 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 North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. Clydach has 0 schools and North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill has 0 schools.
Clydach School Inspection Breakdown
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Clydach | North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 398.1 Mbps in Clydach and 389.4 Mbps in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Clydach and 96.2% in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Clydach and 74.1% in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill.
Clydach is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (398 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Clydach. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Clydach and £1,188 in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. 62.2% of homes in Clydach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill.
North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,649 in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill and £29,217 in Clydach. The median age is 43.9 in Clydach and 44.5 in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Clydach and 52% in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Clydach versus 68.5% in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. Clydach has a population of 8,445 and North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill has 14,075.
| Indicator | Clydach | North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,445 | 14,075 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,217 | £30,649 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 27.9% |
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