Glanaman vs Llanelli
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Llanelli offers lower property prices by roughly 25%. Glanaman has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Glanaman
£236,918
Llanelli
£190,195
Crime Rate
Glanaman
66.2
Llanelli
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glanaman
N/A
Llanelli
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Glanaman
245.5
Llanelli
371.5
EPC Rating
Glanaman
70.3
Llanelli
66.8
Median Income
Glanaman
£29,630
Llanelli
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Llanelli more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £190,195 versus £236,918 in Glanaman. The most affordable entry point in Glanaman is a flat at £159,042, while in Llanelli it is a flat at £125,044.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Glanaman (£159,042 vs £125,044).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Llanelli prices grew faster — 37% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 66.2 offences per 1,000 people, Glanaman is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Llanelli's 66.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Glanaman is violent-crime, while in Llanelli 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 Llanelli. Glanaman has 0 schools and Llanelli has 0 schools.
Glanaman School Inspection Breakdown
Llanelli School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Glanaman | Llanelli |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Llanelli enjoy 371.5 Mbps on average, while Glanaman lags behind at 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Glanaman and 93.7% in Llanelli. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Glanaman and 70.2% in Llanelli.
Llanelli is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (372 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Glanaman is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Llanelli's band D (score 66.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Glanaman and £1,425 in Llanelli. 58.8% of homes in Glanaman have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Llanelli.
Glanaman has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Glanaman has a population of 3,866 while Llanelli has 42,143. Median household income is £29,630 in Glanaman and £28,903 in Llanelli. The median age is 45 in Glanaman and 46.7 in Llanelli. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Glanaman and 52.7% in Llanelli.
| Indicator | Glanaman | Llanelli |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,866 | 42,143 |
| Median Age | 45 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,630 | £28,903 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 31.3% |
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