Glyn-neath vs Merthyr Tydfil
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Glyn Neath wins on house prices with a 6% gap.
Avg House Price
Glyn-neath
£153,793
Merthyr Tydfil
£163,789
Crime Rate
Glyn-neath
69.0
Merthyr Tydfil
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glyn-neath
N/A
Merthyr Tydfil
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Glyn-neath
344.8
Merthyr Tydfil
411.5
EPC Rating
Glyn-neath
70.6
Merthyr Tydfil
71.7
Median Income
Glyn-neath
£29,607
Merthyr Tydfil
£30,088
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Merthyr Tydfil commands an average of £163,789, compared with £153,793 in Glyn Neath – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Glyn Neath is a flat at £102,000, while in Merthyr Tydfil it is a flat at £69,765.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Glyn Neath (£102,000 vs £69,765).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Merthyr Tydfil prices grew faster — 52% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Glyn Neath and Merthyr Tydfil at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Glyn Neath and Merthyr Tydfil. Glyn Neath has 0 schools and Merthyr Tydfil has 0 schools.
Glyn-neath School Inspection Breakdown
Merthyr Tydfil School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Glyn-neath | Merthyr Tydfil |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 411.5 Mbps in Merthyr Tydfil and 344.8 Mbps in Glyn Neath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Glyn Neath and 98.9% in Merthyr Tydfil. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Glyn Neath and 79% in Merthyr Tydfil.
Merthyr Tydfil is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (412 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Merthyr Tydfil, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Glyn Neath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Glyn Neath and £1,145 in Merthyr Tydfil. 59.6% of homes in Glyn Neath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.3% in Merthyr Tydfil.
Merthyr Tydfil has more energy-efficient housing — 73.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,088 in Merthyr Tydfil and £29,607.3 in Glyn Neath. The median age is 47 in Glyn Neath and 42.7 in Merthyr Tydfil. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Glyn Neath and 53.8% in Merthyr Tydfil. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Glyn Neath versus 62.5% in Merthyr Tydfil. Glyn Neath has a population of 3,927 and Merthyr Tydfil has 40,817.
| Indicator | Glyn-neath | Merthyr Tydfil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,927 | 40,817 |
| Median Age | 47 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,607.3 | £30,088 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.9% | 25% |
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