Town comparison
Clydach vs Tumble
Which is better to live in? 11.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Tumble wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Tumble has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Clydach
£201,494
Tumble
£164,639
Crime Rate
Clydach
76.4
Tumble
66.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clydach
N/A
Tumble
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Clydach
398.1
Tumble
374.5
EPC Rating
Clydach
70.5
Tumble
66.8
Median Income
Clydach
£29,217
Tumble
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Clydach commands an average of £201,494, compared with £164,639 in Tumble – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Clydach is a flat at £100,000, while in Tumble it is a terraced at £128,340.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Clydach (£164,239 vs £128,340).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tumble prices grew faster — 59% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Tumble experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.8 per 1,000 versus 76.4 per 1,000 in Clydach. The most common crime category in Clydach is violent-crime, while in Tumble 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 Tumble. Clydach has 0 schools and Tumble has 0 schools.
Clydach School Inspection Breakdown
Tumble School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Clydach | Tumble |
|---|---|---|
| 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 374.5 Mbps in Tumble. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Clydach and 89.3% in Tumble. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Clydach and 71.7% in Tumble.
Clydach is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (398 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Clydach, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 66.8 (band D) in Tumble. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Clydach and £1,425 in Tumble. 62.2% of homes in Clydach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Tumble.
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 Tumble. The median age is 43.9 in Clydach and 46.7 in Tumble. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Clydach and 52.7% in Tumble. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Clydach versus 70.4% in Tumble. Clydach has a population of 8,445 and Tumble has 4,040.
| Indicator | Clydach | Tumble |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,445 | 4,040 |
| 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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