Glanaman vs Loughor
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Loughor is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Glanaman has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Glanaman
£236,918
Loughor
£231,610
Crime Rate
Glanaman
66.2
Loughor
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glanaman
N/A
Loughor
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Glanaman
245.5
Loughor
394.8
EPC Rating
Glanaman
70.3
Loughor
68.6
Median Income
Glanaman
£29,630
Loughor
£29,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Glanaman commands an average of £236,918, compared with £231,610 in Loughor – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Glanaman is a flat at £159,042, while in Loughor it is a terraced at £162,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 18% pricier in Glanaman (£216,050 vs £182,621).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Loughor prices grew faster — 48% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesGlanaman has a crime rate of 66.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Loughor at 76.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Glanaman is violent-crime, while in Loughor 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 Loughor. Glanaman has 0 schools and Loughor has 0 schools.
Glanaman School Inspection Breakdown
Loughor School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Glanaman | Loughor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.8 Mbps in Loughor and 245.5 Mbps in Glanaman. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Glanaman and 92.5% in Loughor. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Glanaman and 75.8% in Loughor.
Loughor 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 Loughor averages 68.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Glanaman and £1,270 in Loughor. 58.8% of homes in Glanaman have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Loughor.
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 Loughor. The median age is 45 in Glanaman and 45.3 in Loughor. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Glanaman versus 66.3% in Loughor. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Glanaman and 51.8% in Loughor.
| Indicator | Glanaman | Loughor |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,866 | 4,632 |
| 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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