Abercarn vs Aberdare
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abercarn offers lower property prices by roughly 4%.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Aberdare
£172,897
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Aberdare
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Aberdare
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Aberdare
355.7
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Aberdare
70
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Aberdare
£29,380
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercarn more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £166,339 versus £172,897 in Aberdare. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Aberdare it is a flat at £69,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Abercarn (£107,667 vs £69,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercarn and Aberdare 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 Aberdare. Abercarn has 0 schools and Aberdare has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Aberdare |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Abercarn enjoy 419.6 Mbps on average, while Aberdare lags behind at 355.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 96% in Aberdare. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 65.7% in Aberdare.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (420 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abercarn is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Aberdare's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,352 in Aberdare. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.6% in Aberdare.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercarn has a population of 4,403 while Aberdare has 37,675. Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 46.2 in Aberdare. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54.3% in Aberdare.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Aberdare |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 37,675 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £29,380 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 28.4% |
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