Town comparison
Clydach vs Port Talbot
Which is better to live in? 8.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Port Talbot is about 29% cheaper on average. Port Talbot has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Clydach
£201,494
Port Talbot
£156,750
Crime Rate
Clydach
76.4
Port Talbot
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clydach
N/A
Port Talbot
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Clydach
398.1
Port Talbot
369.3
EPC Rating
Clydach
70.5
Port Talbot
73.7
Median Income
Clydach
£29,217
Port Talbot
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Port Talbot is £156,750, which is 29% less than Clydach at £201,494. The most affordable entry point in Clydach is a flat at £100,000, while in Port Talbot it is a flat at £89,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Clydach (£164,239 vs £122,407).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Port Talbot prices grew faster — 53% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Port Talbot (69.3 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 Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot. Clydach has 0 schools and Port Talbot has 0 schools.
Clydach School Inspection Breakdown
Port Talbot School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Clydach | Port Talbot |
|---|---|---|
| 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 369.3 Mbps in Port Talbot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Clydach and 94.4% in Port Talbot. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Clydach and 69.4% in Port Talbot.
Clydach is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (398 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Port Talbot are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.7 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Clydach. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Clydach and £1,178 in Port Talbot. 62.2% of homes in Clydach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.5% in Port Talbot.
Port Talbot has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,770 in Port Talbot and £29,217 in Clydach. The median age is 43.9 in Clydach and 44.5 in Port Talbot. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Clydach and 50.5% in Port Talbot. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Clydach versus 66.5% in Port Talbot.
| Indicator | Clydach | Port Talbot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,445 | 31,557 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,217 | £30,770 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 25.8% |
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