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Cwmavon vs Penllergaer

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.

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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 Wales

The 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 Wales

Crime 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.

School 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

MetricCwmavonPenllergaer
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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.

IndicatorCwmavonPenllergaer
Population4,1853,578
Median Age44.545.3
Median Household Income£30,770£29,060
Employment Rate50.5%51.8%
Owner Occupied66.5%66.3%
Degree-Level Qualified25.8%32%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cwmavon and Penllergaer?
Cwmavon and Penllergaer are approximately 11.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cwmavon or Penllergaer?
Cwmavon is cheaper, with an average house price of £164,826.
Is Cwmavon or Penllergaer safer?
Cwmavon has the lower crime rate at 69.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cwmavon or Penllergaer?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Cwmavon or Penllergaer?
Cwmavon has faster average broadband at 444.4 Mbps.

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