Cwmavon vs Glyn-neath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Glyn Neath offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. Glyn Neath has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cwmavon
£164,826
Glyn-neath
£153,793
Crime Rate
Cwmavon
69.3
Glyn-neath
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cwmavon
N/A
Glyn-neath
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cwmavon
444.4
Glyn-neath
344.8
EPC Rating
Cwmavon
73.7
Glyn-neath
70.6
Median Income
Cwmavon
£30,770
Glyn-neath
£29,607
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Glyn Neath more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £153,793 versus £164,826 in Cwmavon. The most affordable entry point in Cwmavon is a flat at £66,000, while in Glyn Neath it is a flat at £102,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Glyn Neath (£102,000 vs £66,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Glyn Neath prices grew faster — 42% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 69 offences per 1,000 people, Glyn Neath is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Cwmavon's 69.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cwmavon is violent-crime, while in Glyn Neath 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 Glyn Neath. Cwmavon has 0 schools and Glyn Neath has 0 schools.
Cwmavon School Inspection Breakdown
Glyn-neath School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cwmavon | Glyn-neath |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Glyn Neath lags behind at 344.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Cwmavon and 94% in Glyn Neath. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Cwmavon and 63.6% in Glyn Neath.
Cwmavon is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (444 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cwmavon is band C (score 73.7), ahead of Glyn Neath's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Cwmavon and £1,363 in Glyn Neath. 67.5% of homes in Cwmavon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Glyn Neath.
Cwmavon has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cwmavon has a population of 4,185 while Glyn Neath has 3,927. Median household income is £30,770 in Cwmavon and £29,607.3 in Glyn Neath. The median age is 44.5 in Cwmavon and 47 in Glyn Neath. Employment rates stand at 50.5% in Cwmavon and 52.7% in Glyn Neath.
| Indicator | Cwmavon | Glyn-neath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,185 | 3,927 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £30,770 | £29,607.3 |
| Employment Rate | 50.5% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.8% | 28.9% |
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