Town comparison
Glyn-neath vs Mountain Ash
Which is better to live in? 11.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Mountain Ash is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower.
Avg House Price
Glyn-neath
£153,793
Mountain Ash
£115,858
Crime Rate
Glyn-neath
69.0
Mountain Ash
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glyn-neath
N/A
Mountain Ash
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Glyn-neath
344.8
Mountain Ash
335.6
EPC Rating
Glyn-neath
70.6
Mountain Ash
69.9
Median Income
Glyn-neath
£29,607
Mountain Ash
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Glyn Neath commands an average of £153,793, compared with £115,858 in Mountain Ash – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Glyn Neath is a flat at £102,000, while in Mountain Ash it is a flat at £57,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 79% pricier in Glyn Neath (£102,000 vs £57,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mountain Ash prices grew faster — 55% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Glyn Neath and Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash. Glyn Neath has 0 schools and Mountain Ash has 0 schools.
Glyn-neath School Inspection Breakdown
Mountain Ash School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Glyn-neath | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 344.8 Mbps in Glyn Neath and 335.6 Mbps in Mountain Ash. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Glyn Neath and 98% in Mountain Ash. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Glyn Neath and 61.1% in Mountain Ash.
Glyn Neath is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (345 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Glyn Neath, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Mountain Ash. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Glyn Neath and £1,208 in Mountain Ash. 59.6% of homes in Glyn Neath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Mountain Ash.
Glyn Neath has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,607.3 in Glyn Neath and £28,335 in Mountain Ash. Glyn Neath has a population of 3,927 and Mountain Ash has 13,002.
| Indicator | Glyn-neath | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,927 | 13,002 |
| Median Age | 47 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £29,607.3 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.9% | N/A |
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