Cwmavon vs Llangennech
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cwmavon offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. Llangennech has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cwmavon
£164,826
Llangennech
£217,744
Crime Rate
Cwmavon
69.3
Llangennech
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cwmavon
N/A
Llangennech
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cwmavon
444.4
Llangennech
374.5
EPC Rating
Cwmavon
73.7
Llangennech
66.8
Median Income
Cwmavon
£30,770
Llangennech
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Cwmavon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £164,826 versus £217,744 in Llangennech. The most affordable entry point in Cwmavon is a flat at £66,000, while in Llangennech it is a terraced at £144,272.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Llangennech (£186,367 vs £147,421).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Llangennech prices grew faster — 54% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Llangennech (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 Llangennech 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 Llangennech. Cwmavon has 0 schools and Llangennech has 0 schools.
Cwmavon School Inspection Breakdown
Llangennech School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cwmavon | Llangennech |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Llangennech lags behind at 374.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Cwmavon and 89.3% in Llangennech. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Cwmavon and 71.7% in Llangennech.
Cwmavon is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (444 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cwmavon is band C (score 73.7), ahead of Llangennech's band D (score 66.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Cwmavon and £1,425 in Llangennech. 67.5% of homes in Cwmavon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Llangennech.
Cwmavon has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cwmavon has a population of 4,185 while Llangennech has 4,278. Median household income is £30,770 in Cwmavon and £28,903 in Llangennech. The median age is 44.5 in Cwmavon and 46.7 in Llangennech. Employment rates stand at 50.5% in Cwmavon and 52.7% in Llangennech.
| Indicator | Cwmavon | Llangennech |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,185 | 4,278 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,770 | £28,903 |
| Employment Rate | 50.5% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.8% | 31.3% |
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