Cwmavon vs Penllergaer
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cwmavon is about 44% cheaper on average. Cwmavon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cwmavon
£164,826
Penllergaer
£296,263
Crime Rate
Cwmavon
69.3
Penllergaer
76.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cwmavon
N/A
Penllergaer
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cwmavon
444.4
Penllergaer
394.8
EPC Rating
Cwmavon
73.7
Penllergaer
68.6
Median Income
Cwmavon
£30,770
Penllergaer
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Cwmavon is £164,826, which is 44% less than Penllergaer at £296,263. The most affordable entry point in Cwmavon is a flat at £66,000, while in Penllergaer it is a terraced at £213,929.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 69% pricier in Penllergaer (£215,000 vs £66,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Penllergaer prices grew faster — 64% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Cwmavon (69.3 per 1,000) compared to Penllergaer (76.3 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Cwmavon is violent-crime, while in Penllergaer 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 Penllergaer. Cwmavon has 0 schools and Penllergaer has 0 schools.
Cwmavon School Inspection Breakdown
Penllergaer School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cwmavon | Penllergaer |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cwmavon offers faster average downloads at 444.4 Mbps, compared to 394.8 Mbps in Penllergaer. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Cwmavon and 92.5% in Penllergaer. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Cwmavon and 75.8% in Penllergaer.
Cwmavon is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (444 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cwmavon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.7 (band C) versus 68.6 (band D) in Penllergaer. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Cwmavon and £1,270 in Penllergaer. 67.5% of homes in Cwmavon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Penllergaer.
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 Penllergaer. The median age is 44.5 in Cwmavon and 45.3 in Penllergaer. Employment rates stand at 50.5% in Cwmavon and 51.8% in Penllergaer. Owner-occupancy is 66.5% in Cwmavon versus 66.3% in Penllergaer.
| Indicator | Cwmavon | Penllergaer |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,185 | 3,578 |
| 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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