Town comparison
Glyn-neath vs Neath
Which is better to live in? 10.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Glyn Neath is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Glyn Neath has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Glyn-neath
£153,793
Neath
£179,441
Crime Rate
Glyn-neath
69.0
Neath
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glyn-neath
N/A
Neath
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Glyn-neath
344.8
Neath
344.8
EPC Rating
Glyn-neath
70.6
Neath
70.6
Median Income
Glyn-neath
£29,607
Neath
£29,607
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £153,793, Glyn Neath undercuts Neath (£179,441) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Glyn Neath is a flat at £102,000, while in Neath it is a flat at £85,413.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Glyn Neath (£102,000 vs £85,413).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Glyn Neath prices grew faster — 42% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesGlyn Neath has a crime rate of 69 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Neath at 69.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Glyn Neath 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 Glyn Neath and Neath. Glyn Neath has 0 schools and Neath has 0 schools.
Glyn-neath School Inspection Breakdown
Neath School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Glyn-neath | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Glyn Neath averages 344.8 Mbps – ahead of Neath's 344.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Glyn Neath and 94% in Neath. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Glyn Neath and 63.6% in Neath.
Glyn Neath is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (345 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Glyn Neath leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Neath averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Glyn Neath and £1,363 in Neath. 59.6% of homes in Glyn Neath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Neath.
Glyn Neath has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,607.3 in Glyn Neath and £29,607.3 in Neath. The median age is 47 in Glyn Neath and 47 in Neath. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Glyn Neath versus 67% in Neath. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Glyn Neath and 52.7% in Neath.
| Indicator | Glyn-neath | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,927 | 40,738 |
| Median Age | 47 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £29,607.3 | £29,607.3 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.9% | 28.9% |
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