Cwmavon vs Port Talbot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Port Talbot is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Cwmavon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cwmavon
£164,826
Port Talbot
£156,750
Crime Rate
Cwmavon
69.3
Port Talbot
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cwmavon
N/A
Port Talbot
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cwmavon
444.4
Port Talbot
369.3
EPC Rating
Cwmavon
73.7
Port Talbot
73.7
Median Income
Cwmavon
£30,770
Port Talbot
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Cwmavon commands an average of £164,826, compared with £156,750 in Port Talbot – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Cwmavon is a flat at £66,000, while in Port Talbot it is a flat at £89,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Port Talbot (£89,000 vs £66,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Port Talbot prices grew faster — 53% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCwmavon has a crime rate of 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Port Talbot at 69.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cwmavon is violent-crime, while in Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot. Cwmavon has 0 schools and Port Talbot has 0 schools.
Cwmavon School Inspection Breakdown
Port Talbot School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cwmavon | Port Talbot |
|---|---|---|
| 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 369.3 Mbps in Port Talbot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Cwmavon and 94.4% in Port Talbot. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Cwmavon and 69.4% in Port Talbot.
Cwmavon is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (444 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cwmavon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.7 (C), while Port Talbot averages 73.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Cwmavon and £1,178 in Port Talbot. 67.5% of homes in Cwmavon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.5% in Port Talbot.
Cwmavon has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 67.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,770 in Cwmavon and £30,770 in Port Talbot. The median age is 44.5 in Cwmavon and 44.5 in Port Talbot. Owner-occupancy is 66.5% in Cwmavon versus 66.5% in Port Talbot. Employment rates stand at 50.5% in Cwmavon and 50.5% in Port Talbot.
| Indicator | Cwmavon | Port Talbot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,185 | 31,557 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,770 | £30,770 |
| Employment Rate | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.8% | 25.8% |
Location
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