Glanaman vs Gowerton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Glanaman offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Glanaman has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Glanaman
£236,918
Gowerton
£245,602
Crime Rate
Glanaman
66.2
Gowerton
76.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glanaman
N/A
Gowerton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Glanaman
245.5
Gowerton
394.8
EPC Rating
Glanaman
70.3
Gowerton
68.6
Median Income
Glanaman
£29,630
Gowerton
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Glanaman is £236,918, which is 4% less than Gowerton at £245,602. The most affordable entry point in Glanaman is a flat at £159,042, while in Gowerton it is a flat at £83,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 92% pricier in Glanaman (£159,042 vs £83,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gowerton prices grew faster — 44% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 66.2 offences per 1,000 people, Glanaman is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Gowerton's 76.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Glanaman is violent-crime, while in Gowerton 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 Gowerton. Glanaman has 0 schools and Gowerton has 0 schools.
Glanaman School Inspection Breakdown
Gowerton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Glanaman | Gowerton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Gowerton offers faster average downloads at 394.8 Mbps, compared to 245.5 Mbps in Glanaman. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Glanaman and 92.5% in Gowerton. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Glanaman and 75.8% in Gowerton.
Gowerton is the faster of the two by 61% on average download speed (395 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Glanaman are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 68.6 (band D) in Gowerton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Glanaman and £1,270 in Gowerton. 58.8% of homes in Glanaman have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Gowerton.
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 Gowerton. The median age is 45 in Glanaman and 45.3 in Gowerton. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Glanaman and 51.8% in Gowerton. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Glanaman versus 66.3% in Gowerton.
| Indicator | Glanaman | Gowerton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,866 | 7,447 |
| 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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