Glanaman vs Gorseinon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gorseinon wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Glanaman has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Glanaman
£236,918
Gorseinon
£204,347
Crime Rate
Glanaman
66.2
Gorseinon
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glanaman
N/A
Gorseinon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Glanaman
245.5
Gorseinon
394.8
EPC Rating
Glanaman
70.3
Gorseinon
68.6
Median Income
Glanaman
£29,630
Gorseinon
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £204,347, Gorseinon undercuts Glanaman (£236,918) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Glanaman is a flat at £159,042, while in Gorseinon it is a flat at £108,859.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Glanaman (£159,042 vs £108,859).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gorseinon prices grew faster — 57% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Glanaman experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.2 per 1,000 versus 76.4 per 1,000 in Gorseinon. The most common crime category in Glanaman is violent-crime, while in Gorseinon 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 Gorseinon. Glanaman has 0 schools and Gorseinon has 0 schools.
Glanaman School Inspection Breakdown
Gorseinon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Glanaman | Gorseinon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gorseinon averages 394.8 Mbps – ahead of Glanaman's 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Glanaman and 92.5% in Gorseinon. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Glanaman and 75.8% in Gorseinon.
Gorseinon is the faster of the two by 61% on average download speed (395 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Glanaman leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Gorseinon averages 68.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Glanaman and £1,270 in Gorseinon. 58.8% of homes in Glanaman have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Gorseinon.
Glanaman has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,630 in Glanaman and £29,060 in Gorseinon. The median age is 45 in Glanaman and 45.3 in Gorseinon. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Glanaman versus 66.3% in Gorseinon. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Glanaman and 51.8% in Gorseinon.
| Indicator | Glanaman | Gorseinon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,866 | 14,114 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,630 | £29,060 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 32% |
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