Cwmavon vs Neath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cwmavon wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Neath has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cwmavon
£164,826
Neath
£179,441
Crime Rate
Cwmavon
69.3
Neath
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cwmavon
N/A
Neath
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cwmavon
444.4
Neath
344.8
EPC Rating
Cwmavon
73.7
Neath
70.6
Median Income
Cwmavon
£30,770
Neath
£29,607
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Neath commands an average of £179,441, compared with £164,826 in Cwmavon – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Cwmavon is a flat at £66,000, while in Neath it is a flat at £85,413.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Neath (£85,413 vs £66,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Neath prices grew faster — 40% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Neath experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.2 per 1,000 versus 69.3 per 1,000 in Cwmavon. The most common crime category in Cwmavon is violent-crime, while in 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 Neath. Cwmavon has 0 schools and Neath has 0 schools.
Cwmavon School Inspection Breakdown
Neath School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cwmavon | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 444.4 Mbps in Cwmavon and 344.8 Mbps in Neath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Cwmavon and 94% in Neath. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Cwmavon and 63.6% in Neath.
Cwmavon is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (444 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cwmavon, scoring 73.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Neath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Cwmavon and £1,363 in Neath. 67.5% of homes in Cwmavon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Neath.
Cwmavon has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,770 in Cwmavon and £29,607.3 in Neath. The median age is 44.5 in Cwmavon and 47 in Neath. Employment rates stand at 50.5% in Cwmavon and 52.7% in Neath. Owner-occupancy is 66.5% in Cwmavon versus 67% in Neath. Cwmavon has a population of 4,185 and Neath has 40,738.
| Indicator | Cwmavon | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,185 | 40,738 |
| 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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