Abercarn vs Aberystwyth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 66.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abercarn offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. Aberystwyth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Aberystwyth
£239,735
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Aberystwyth
56.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Aberystwyth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Aberystwyth
318
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Aberystwyth
66
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Aberystwyth
£29,442
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abercarn is £166,339, which is 31% less than Aberystwyth at £239,735. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Aberystwyth it is a flat at £175,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Aberystwyth (£175,100 vs £107,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercarn prices grew faster — 34% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 56.6 offences per 1,000 people, Aberystwyth is the safer of the two – 50% lower than Abercarn's 84.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth. Abercarn has 0 schools and Aberystwyth has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Aberystwyth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Aberystwyth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Abercarn offers faster average downloads at 419.6 Mbps, compared to 318.0 Mbps in Aberystwyth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 84.9% in Aberystwyth. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 58.6% in Aberystwyth.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (420 vs 318 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Abercarn are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 66 (band C) in Aberystwyth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,730 in Aberystwyth. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Aberystwyth.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,441.5 in Aberystwyth and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 48.5 in Aberystwyth. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 52% in Aberystwyth. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 68.1% in Aberystwyth.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Aberystwyth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 14,646 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 48.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £29,441.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 33.6% |
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