Abercarn vs Amlwch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 132.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abercarn is about 25% cheaper on average. Amlwch has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Amlwch
£222,332
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Amlwch
56.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Amlwch
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Amlwch
238.5
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Amlwch
65.5
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Amlwch
£32,621
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abercarn is £166,339, which is 25% less than Amlwch at £222,332. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Amlwch it is a terraced at £121,935.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Amlwch (£297,322 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercarn prices grew faster — 34% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Amlwch (56.2 per 1,000) compared to Abercarn (84.7 per 1,000), a 51% difference. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Amlwch 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 Amlwch. Abercarn has 0 schools and Amlwch has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Amlwch School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Amlwch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 238.5 Mbps in Amlwch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 89.9% in Amlwch. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 39.1% in Amlwch.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (420 vs 239 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Abercarn are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 65.5 (band C) in Amlwch. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,681 in Amlwch. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Amlwch.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,621 in Amlwch and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 48 in Amlwch. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 51.1% in Amlwch. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 68.2% in Amlwch.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Amlwch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 3,148 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £32,621 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 32.3% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Abercarn and Amlwch?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abercarn or Amlwch?
Is Abercarn or Amlwch safer?
Which has better schools, Abercarn or Amlwch?
Which has faster broadband, Abercarn or Amlwch?
Keep exploring