Town comparison
Glyn-neath vs Port Talbot
Which is better to live in? 12.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Glyn Neath wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Glyn Neath has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Glyn-neath
£153,793
Port Talbot
£156,750
Crime Rate
Glyn-neath
69.0
Port Talbot
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glyn-neath
N/A
Port Talbot
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Glyn-neath
344.8
Port Talbot
369.3
EPC Rating
Glyn-neath
70.6
Port Talbot
73.7
Median Income
Glyn-neath
£29,607
Port Talbot
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £153,793, Glyn Neath undercuts Port Talbot (£156,750) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Glyn Neath is a flat at £102,000, while in Port Talbot it is a flat at £89,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Glyn Neath (£102,000 vs £89,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Port Talbot prices grew faster — 53% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Glyn Neath experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69 per 1,000 versus 69.3 per 1,000 in Port Talbot. The most common crime category in Glyn Neath is violent-crime, while in Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot. Glyn Neath has 0 schools and Port Talbot has 0 schools.
Glyn-neath School Inspection Breakdown
Port Talbot School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Glyn-neath | Port Talbot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Port Talbot averages 369.3 Mbps – ahead of Glyn Neath's 344.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Glyn Neath and 94.4% in Port Talbot. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Glyn Neath and 69.4% in Port Talbot.
Port Talbot is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (369 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Port Talbot leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.7 (C), while Glyn Neath averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Glyn Neath and £1,178 in Port Talbot. 59.6% of homes in Glyn Neath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.5% in Port Talbot.
Port Talbot has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,770 in Port Talbot and £29,607.3 in Glyn Neath. The median age is 47 in Glyn Neath and 44.5 in Port Talbot. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Glyn Neath versus 66.5% in Port Talbot. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Glyn Neath and 50.5% in Port Talbot.
| Indicator | Glyn-neath | Port Talbot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,927 | 31,557 |
| Median Age | 47 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,607.3 | £30,770 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 50.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.9% | 25.8% |
Location
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