Abercarn vs Abertridwr and Senghenydd
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is about 5% cheaper on average. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
£157,985
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
85.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
446.7
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
71.5
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abertridwr And Senghenydd more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £157,985 versus £166,339 in Abercarn. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Abertridwr And Senghenydd it is a flat at £93,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Abertridwr And Senghenydd (£315,571 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertridwr And Senghenydd prices grew faster — 66% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Abercarn (84.7 per 1,000) compared to Abertridwr And Senghenydd (85.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Abertridwr And Senghenydd 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 Abertridwr And Senghenydd. Abercarn has 0 schools and Abertridwr And Senghenydd has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Abertridwr and Senghenydd School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Abertridwr and Senghenydd |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Abertridwr And Senghenydd enjoy 446.7 Mbps on average, while Abercarn lags behind at 419.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 97.8% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 85.9% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd.
Abertridwr And Senghenydd is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (447 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Abercarn's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,117 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd.
Abertridwr And Senghenydd has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercarn has a population of 4,403 while Abertridwr And Senghenydd has 5,639. Median household income is £29,441.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 41.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Abertridwr and Senghenydd |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 5,639 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £29,441.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 32.6% |
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