Glanaman vs Glyn-neath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Glyn Neath offers lower property prices by roughly 54%. Glanaman has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Glanaman
£236,918
Glyn-neath
£153,793
Crime Rate
Glanaman
66.2
Glyn-neath
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glanaman
N/A
Glyn-neath
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Glanaman
245.5
Glyn-neath
344.8
EPC Rating
Glanaman
70.3
Glyn-neath
70.6
Median Income
Glanaman
£29,630
Glyn-neath
£29,607
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Glyn Neath is £153,793, which is 54% less than Glanaman at £236,918. The most affordable entry point in Glanaman is a flat at £159,042, while in Glyn Neath it is a flat at £102,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Glanaman (£159,042 vs £102,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Glyn Neath prices grew faster — 42% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Glanaman (66.2 per 1,000) compared to Glyn Neath (69 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in Glanaman is violent-crime, while in Glyn Neath 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 Glanaman and Glyn Neath. Glanaman has 0 schools and Glyn Neath has 0 schools.
Glanaman School Inspection Breakdown
Glyn-neath School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Glanaman | Glyn-neath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Glyn Neath offers faster average downloads at 344.8 Mbps, compared to 245.5 Mbps in Glanaman. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Glanaman and 94% in Glyn Neath. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Glanaman and 63.6% in Glyn Neath.
Glyn Neath is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (345 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Glyn Neath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Glanaman. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Glanaman and £1,363 in Glyn Neath. 58.8% of homes in Glanaman 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 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,630 in Glanaman and £29,607.3 in Glyn Neath. The median age is 45 in Glanaman and 47 in Glyn Neath. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Glanaman and 52.7% in Glyn Neath. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Glanaman versus 67% in Glyn Neath.
| Indicator | Glanaman | Glyn-neath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,866 | 3,927 |
| Median Age | 45 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £29,630 | £29,607.3 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 28.9% |
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