Abercarn vs Abertillery
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Abertillery is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Abertillery
£131,204
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Abertillery
156.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Abertillery
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Abertillery
121.8
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Abertillery
70.2
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Abertillery
£28,786
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £131,204, Abertillery undercuts Abercarn (£166,339) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Abertillery it is a flat at £61,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 75% pricier in Abercarn (£107,667 vs £61,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAbercarn has a crime rate of 84.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85% lower than Abertillery at 156.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Abertillery 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 Abertillery. Abercarn has 0 schools and Abertillery has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Abertillery |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Abercarn averages 419.6 Mbps – ahead of Abertillery's 121.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 92.7% in Abertillery. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 10.9% in Abertillery.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 244% on average download speed (420 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Abercarn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Abertillery averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,236 in Abertillery. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.1% in Abertillery.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,905.7 in Abercarn and £28,785.5 in Abertillery. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 43.8 in Abertillery. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 63.8% in Abertillery. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 53.1% in Abertillery.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Abertillery |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 10,248 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £28,785.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 63.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 23.5% |
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