Abercarn vs Abercynon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Abercynon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Abercynon
£161,702
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Abercynon
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Abercynon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Abercynon
335.6
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Abercynon
69.9
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Abercynon
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Abercarn commands an average of £166,339, compared with £161,702 in Abercynon – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Abercynon it is a flat at £98,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Abercynon (£395,143 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercarn and Abercynon 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 Abercarn and Abercynon. Abercarn has 0 schools and Abercynon has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Abercynon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 419.6 Mbps in Abercarn and 335.6 Mbps in Abercynon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 98% in Abercynon. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 61.1% in Abercynon.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (420 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Abercarn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Abercynon averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,208 in Abercynon. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Abercynon.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,905.7 in Abercarn and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Abercynon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 6,376 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | N/A |
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