Glanaman vs Neath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Neath is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% lower. Glanaman has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Glanaman
£236,918
Neath
£179,441
Crime Rate
Glanaman
66.2
Neath
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glanaman
N/A
Neath
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Glanaman
245.5
Neath
344.8
EPC Rating
Glanaman
70.3
Neath
70.6
Median Income
Glanaman
£29,630
Neath
£29,607
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £179,441, Neath undercuts Glanaman (£236,918) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Glanaman is a flat at £159,042, while in Neath it is a flat at £85,413.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 86% pricier in Glanaman (£159,042 vs £85,413).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Neath prices grew faster — 40% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesGlanaman has a crime rate of 66.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5% lower than Neath at 69.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Glanaman is violent-crime, while in 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 Neath. Glanaman has 0 schools and Neath has 0 schools.
Glanaman School Inspection Breakdown
Neath School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Glanaman | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Neath averages 344.8 Mbps – ahead of Glanaman's 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Glanaman and 94% in Neath. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Glanaman and 63.6% in Neath.
Neath is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (345 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Neath leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Glanaman averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Glanaman and £1,363 in Neath. 58.8% of homes in Glanaman have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Neath.
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 Neath. The median age is 45 in Glanaman and 47 in Neath. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Glanaman versus 67% in Neath. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Glanaman and 52.7% in Neath.
| Indicator | Glanaman | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,866 | 40,738 |
| 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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