Cwmavon vs North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cwmavon is about 12% cheaper on average. Cwmavon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cwmavon
£164,826
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
£187,655
Crime Rate
Cwmavon
69.3
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
70.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cwmavon
N/A
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cwmavon
444.4
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
389.4
EPC Rating
Cwmavon
73.7
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
71.6
Median Income
Cwmavon
£30,770
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
£30,649
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Cwmavon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £164,826 versus £187,655 in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. The most affordable entry point in Cwmavon is a flat at £66,000, while in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill it is a flat at £96,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill (£96,500 vs £66,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill prices grew faster — 51% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Cwmavon (69.3 per 1,000) compared to North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill (70.7 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Cwmavon is violent-crime, while in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill 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 North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. Cwmavon has 0 schools and North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill has 0 schools.
Cwmavon School Inspection Breakdown
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cwmavon | North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill |
|---|---|---|
| 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 North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill lags behind at 389.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Cwmavon and 96.2% in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Cwmavon and 74.1% in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill.
Cwmavon is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (444 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cwmavon is band C (score 73.7), ahead of North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill's band C (score 71.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Cwmavon and £1,188 in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. 67.5% of homes in Cwmavon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill.
Cwmavon has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cwmavon has a population of 4,185 while North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill has 14,075. Median household income is £30,770 in Cwmavon and £30,649 in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. The median age is 44.5 in Cwmavon and 44.5 in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. Employment rates stand at 50.5% in Cwmavon and 52% in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill.
| Indicator | Cwmavon | North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,185 | 14,075 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,770 | £30,649 |
| Employment Rate | 50.5% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.8% | 27.9% |
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