Town comparison
Clydach vs Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
Which is better to live in? 10.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Clydach is about 22% cheaper on average. Pen Y Groes And Gorslas has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Clydach
£201,494
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
£256,850
Crime Rate
Clydach
76.4
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
66.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clydach
N/A
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Clydach
398.1
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
374.5
EPC Rating
Clydach
70.5
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
66.8
Median Income
Clydach
£29,217
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Clydach is £201,494, which is 22% less than Pen Y Groes And Gorslas at £256,850. The most affordable entry point in Clydach is a flat at £100,000, while in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas it is a terraced at £136,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Clydach (£164,239 vs £136,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pen Y Groes And Gorslas prices grew faster — 56% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 66.6 offences per 1,000 people, Pen Y Groes And Gorslas is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Clydach's 76.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Clydach is violent-crime, while in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas 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 Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Clydach has 0 schools and Pen Y Groes And Gorslas has 0 schools.
Clydach School Inspection Breakdown
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Clydach | Pen-y-groes and Gorslas |
|---|---|---|
| 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 374.5 Mbps in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Clydach and 89.3% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Clydach and 71.7% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas.
Clydach is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (398 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Clydach are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 66.8 (band D) in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Clydach and £1,425 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. 62.2% of homes in Clydach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas.
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 Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. The median age is 43.9 in Clydach and 46.7 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Clydach and 52.7% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Clydach versus 70.4% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas.
| Indicator | Clydach | Pen-y-groes and Gorslas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,445 | 3,830 |
| 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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