Glanaman vs Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Glanaman wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Glanaman has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Glanaman
£236,918
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
£256,850
Crime Rate
Glanaman
66.2
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
66.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glanaman
N/A
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Glanaman
245.5
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
374.5
EPC Rating
Glanaman
70.3
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
66.8
Median Income
Glanaman
£29,630
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas
£28,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £236,918, Glanaman undercuts Pen Y Groes And Gorslas (£256,850) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Glanaman is a flat at £159,042, while in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas it is a terraced at £136,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Glanaman (£169,324 vs £136,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pen Y Groes And Gorslas prices grew faster — 56% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Glanaman experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.2 per 1,000 versus 66.6 per 1,000 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. The most common crime category in Glanaman is violent-crime, while in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas 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 Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Glanaman has 0 schools and Pen Y Groes And Gorslas has 0 schools.
Glanaman School Inspection Breakdown
Pen-y-groes and Gorslas School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Glanaman | Pen-y-groes and Gorslas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas averages 374.5 Mbps – ahead of Glanaman's 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Glanaman and 89.3% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Glanaman and 71.7% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas.
Pen Y Groes And Gorslas is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (375 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Glanaman, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 66.8 (band D) in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Glanaman and £1,425 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. 58.8% of homes in Glanaman have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas.
Glanaman has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,630 in Glanaman and £28,903 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. The median age is 45 in Glanaman and 46.7 in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Glanaman and 52.7% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Glanaman versus 70.4% in Pen Y Groes And Gorslas. Glanaman has a population of 3,866 and Pen Y Groes And Gorslas has 3,830.
| Indicator | Glanaman | Pen-y-groes and Gorslas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,866 | 3,830 |
| 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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