Cwmavon vs Glanaman
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cwmavon is about 30% cheaper on average. Glanaman has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cwmavon
£164,826
Glanaman
£236,918
Crime Rate
Cwmavon
69.3
Glanaman
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cwmavon
N/A
Glanaman
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cwmavon
444.4
Glanaman
245.5
EPC Rating
Cwmavon
73.7
Glanaman
70.3
Median Income
Cwmavon
£30,770
Glanaman
£29,630
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Cwmavon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £164,826 versus £236,918 in Glanaman. The most affordable entry point in Cwmavon is a flat at £66,000, while in Glanaman it is a flat at £159,042.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Glanaman (£159,042 vs £66,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Glanaman prices grew faster — 32% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Glanaman (66.2 per 1,000) compared to Cwmavon (69.3 per 1,000), a 5% difference. The most common crime category in Cwmavon is violent-crime, while in Glanaman 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 Cwmavon and Glanaman. Cwmavon has 0 schools and Glanaman has 0 schools.
Cwmavon School Inspection Breakdown
Glanaman School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cwmavon | Glanaman |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cwmavon enjoy 444.4 Mbps on average, while Glanaman lags behind at 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Cwmavon and 87.1% in Glanaman. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Cwmavon and 41.3% in Glanaman.
Cwmavon is the faster of the two by 81% on average download speed (444 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cwmavon is band C (score 73.7), ahead of Glanaman's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Cwmavon and £1,239 in Glanaman. 67.5% of homes in Cwmavon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Glanaman.
Cwmavon has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cwmavon has a population of 4,185 while Glanaman has 3,866. Median household income is £30,770 in Cwmavon and £29,630 in Glanaman. The median age is 44.5 in Cwmavon and 45 in Glanaman. Employment rates stand at 50.5% in Cwmavon and 51.4% in Glanaman.
| Indicator | Cwmavon | Glanaman |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,185 | 3,866 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £30,770 | £29,630 |
| Employment Rate | 50.5% | 51.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.8% | 30% |
Location
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