Area guide · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Living in Aberdare
A snapshot of life in Aberdare, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
At a glance
Aberdare is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales with a population of 37,675. The average house price is £172,897.
Where Aberdare ranks
Population
37,675
Avg House Price
£172,897
Crime Rate
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
N/A
Avg Download Speed
356 Mbps
EPC Rating
C
Median Income
£29,380
Median Age
46.2
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Aberdare's detached homes (£296,808) command roughly 4.3× the price of a flat (£69,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Aberdare prices have risen 50% over the last 9 years (£115,466 → £172,897).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £296,808 | £290,000 | 97 |
| Semi-Detached | £186,167 | £190,000 | 116 |
| Terraced | £120,617 | £118,000 | 299 |
| Flat | £69,500 | £63,500 | 12 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Aberdare is not available.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
School Details
| Total Schools | 0 |
| Primary | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aberdare averages 356 Mbps — 256% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Aberdare homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.6% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | C |
| Average EPC Score | 70 |
| % Rated C or Above | 61.6% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,352 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 37,675 |
| Median Age | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% |
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How does Aberdare stack up against its neighbours?
Aberbargoed
vsAberdare
- House price
- £177,121 · £172,897
- Crime rate
- 85 · N/A
- Distance
- 9.9 mi
Abercarn
vsAberdare
- House price
- £166,339 · £172,897
- Crime rate
- 84.7 · N/A
- Distance
- 14.4 mi
Abercynon
vsAberdare
- House price
- £161,702 · £172,897
- Crime rate
- N/A · N/A
- Distance
- 6.7 mi
Aberdare
vsAbertillery
- House price
- £172,897 · £131,204
- Crime rate
- N/A · 156.6
- Distance
- 13.6 mi
Aberdare
vsAbertridwr and Senghenydd
- House price
- £172,897 · £157,985
- Crime rate
- N/A · 85.1
- Distance
- 10.9 mi
Aberdare
vsBargod
- House price
- £172,897 · £226,037
- Crime rate
- N/A · 84.9
- Distance
- 9.5 mi