Ferndale vs Glyn-neath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ferndale offers lower property prices by roughly 33%.
Avg House Price
Ferndale
£102,662
Glyn-neath
£153,793
Crime Rate
Ferndale
N/A
Glyn-neath
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ferndale
N/A
Glyn-neath
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ferndale
107.6
Glyn-neath
344.8
EPC Rating
Ferndale
69.9
Glyn-neath
70.6
Median Income
Ferndale
£28,335
Glyn-neath
£29,607
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Ferndale more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £102,662 versus £153,793 in Glyn Neath. The most affordable entry point in Ferndale is a terraced at £92,428, while in Glyn Neath it is a flat at £102,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Glyn Neath (£303,574 vs £205,600).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ferndale prices grew faster — 67% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Ferndale and Glyn Neath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Ferndale and Glyn Neath. Ferndale has 0 schools and Glyn Neath has 0 schools.
Ferndale School Inspection Breakdown
Glyn-neath School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ferndale | Glyn-neath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Glyn Neath enjoy 344.8 Mbps on average, while Ferndale lags behind at 107.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ferndale and 94% in Glyn Neath. Gigabit availability stands at 6.9% in Ferndale and 63.6% in Glyn Neath.
Glyn Neath is the faster of the two by 220% on average download speed (345 vs 108 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Glyn Neath is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Ferndale's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Ferndale and £1,363 in Glyn Neath. 56.5% of homes in Ferndale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Glyn Neath.
Glyn Neath has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ferndale has a population of 4,301 while Glyn Neath has 3,927. Median household income is £29,607.3 in Glyn Neath and £28,335 in Ferndale.
| Indicator | Ferndale | Glyn-neath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,301 | 3,927 |
| Median Age | N/A | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £29,607.3 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 28.9% |
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