Clydach vs Penllergaer
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Clydach wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Penllergaer has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Clydach
£201,494
Penllergaer
£296,263
Crime Rate
Clydach
76.4
Penllergaer
76.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clydach
N/A
Penllergaer
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Clydach
398.1
Penllergaer
394.8
EPC Rating
Clydach
70.5
Penllergaer
68.6
Median Income
Clydach
£29,217
Penllergaer
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £201,494, Clydach undercuts Penllergaer (£296,263) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Clydach is a flat at £100,000, while in Penllergaer it is a terraced at £213,929.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Penllergaer (£215,000 vs £100,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Penllergaer prices grew faster — 64% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Penllergaer experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.3 per 1,000 versus 76.4 per 1,000 in Clydach. The most common crime category in Clydach is violent-crime, while in Penllergaer 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 Penllergaer. Clydach has 0 schools and Penllergaer has 0 schools.
Clydach School Inspection Breakdown
Penllergaer School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Clydach | Penllergaer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Penllergaer's 394.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Clydach and 92.5% in Penllergaer. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Clydach and 75.8% in Penllergaer.
Clydach is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (398 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Clydach leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Penllergaer averages 68.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Clydach and £1,270 in Penllergaer. 62.2% of homes in Clydach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Penllergaer.
Clydach has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,217 in Clydach and £29,060 in Penllergaer. The median age is 43.9 in Clydach and 45.3 in Penllergaer. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Clydach versus 66.3% in Penllergaer. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Clydach and 51.8% in Penllergaer.
| Indicator | Clydach | Penllergaer |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,445 | 3,578 |
| 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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