Abercarn vs Abersychan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abersychan is about 3% cheaper on average. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Abersychan
£161,481
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Abersychan
101.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Abersychan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Abersychan
303.4
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Abersychan
70.9
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Abersychan
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abersychan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,481 versus £166,339 in Abercarn. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Abersychan it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Abersychan (£262,500 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abersychan prices grew faster — 39% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 84.7 offences per 1,000 people, Abercarn is the safer of the two – 20% lower than Abersychan's 101.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Abersychan 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 Abercarn and Abersychan. Abercarn has 0 schools and Abersychan has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Abersychan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Abersychan lags behind at 303.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 94.7% in Abersychan. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 52.5% in Abersychan.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (420 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abersychan is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Abercarn's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,248 in Abersychan. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Abersychan.
Abersychan has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercarn has a population of 4,403 while Abersychan has 7,495. Median household income is £31,437 in Abersychan and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 46.5 in Abersychan. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54.4% in Abersychan.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Abersychan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 7,495 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 33.1% |
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