Cwmavon vs Gorseinon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Cwmavon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Cwmavon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cwmavon
£164,826
Gorseinon
£204,347
Crime Rate
Cwmavon
69.3
Gorseinon
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cwmavon
N/A
Gorseinon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cwmavon
444.4
Gorseinon
394.8
EPC Rating
Cwmavon
73.7
Gorseinon
68.6
Median Income
Cwmavon
£30,770
Gorseinon
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £164,826, Cwmavon undercuts Gorseinon (£204,347) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cwmavon is a flat at £66,000, while in Gorseinon it is a flat at £108,859.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Gorseinon (£108,859 vs £66,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gorseinon prices grew faster — 57% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCwmavon has a crime rate of 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Gorseinon at 76.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cwmavon is violent-crime, while in Gorseinon 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 Gorseinon. Cwmavon has 0 schools and Gorseinon has 0 schools.
Cwmavon School Inspection Breakdown
Gorseinon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cwmavon | Gorseinon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cwmavon averages 444.4 Mbps – ahead of Gorseinon's 394.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Cwmavon and 92.5% in Gorseinon. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Cwmavon and 75.8% in Gorseinon.
Cwmavon is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (444 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cwmavon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.7 (C), while Gorseinon averages 68.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Cwmavon and £1,270 in Gorseinon. 67.5% of homes in Cwmavon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Gorseinon.
Cwmavon has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,770 in Cwmavon and £29,060 in Gorseinon. The median age is 44.5 in Cwmavon and 45.3 in Gorseinon. Owner-occupancy is 66.5% in Cwmavon versus 66.3% in Gorseinon. Employment rates stand at 50.5% in Cwmavon and 51.8% in Gorseinon.
| Indicator | Cwmavon | Gorseinon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,185 | 14,114 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,770 | £29,060 |
| Employment Rate | 50.5% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.8% | 32% |
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