Cwmavon vs Gowerton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cwmavon is about 33% cheaper on average. Cwmavon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cwmavon
£164,826
Gowerton
£245,602
Crime Rate
Cwmavon
69.3
Gowerton
76.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cwmavon
N/A
Gowerton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cwmavon
444.4
Gowerton
394.8
EPC Rating
Cwmavon
73.7
Gowerton
68.6
Median Income
Cwmavon
£30,770
Gowerton
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Cwmavon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £164,826 versus £245,602 in Gowerton. The most affordable entry point in Cwmavon is a flat at £66,000, while in Gowerton it is a flat at £83,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Gowerton (£429,100 vs £310,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gowerton prices grew faster — 44% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Cwmavon (69.3 per 1,000) compared to Gowerton (76.3 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Cwmavon is violent-crime, while in Gowerton 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 Gowerton. Cwmavon has 0 schools and Gowerton has 0 schools.
Cwmavon School Inspection Breakdown
Gowerton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cwmavon | Gowerton |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gowerton lags behind at 394.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Cwmavon and 92.5% in Gowerton. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Cwmavon and 75.8% in Gowerton.
Cwmavon is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (444 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cwmavon is band C (score 73.7), ahead of Gowerton's band D (score 68.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Cwmavon and £1,270 in Gowerton. 67.5% of homes in Cwmavon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Gowerton.
Cwmavon has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cwmavon has a population of 4,185 while Gowerton has 7,447. Median household income is £30,770 in Cwmavon and £29,060 in Gowerton. The median age is 44.5 in Cwmavon and 45.3 in Gowerton. Employment rates stand at 50.5% in Cwmavon and 51.8% in Gowerton.
| Indicator | Cwmavon | Gowerton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,185 | 7,447 |
| 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% |
Location
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