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Abercarn vs Beddau

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Abercarn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower.

Avg House Price

Abercarn

£166,339

Beddau

£205,402

Crime Rate

Abercarn

84.7

Beddau

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abercarn

N/A

Beddau

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Abercarn

419.6

Beddau

450.2

EPC Rating

Abercarn

70.7

Beddau

69.9

Median Income

Abercarn

£28,906

Beddau

£28,335

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

At £166,339, Abercarn undercuts Beddau (£205,402) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Beddau 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, Abercarn prices grew faster — 34% vs 30%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Crime rate data is not available for both Abercarn and Beddau at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality data is not fully available for both Abercarn and Beddau. Abercarn has 0 schools and Beddau has 0 schools.

Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown

Beddau School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAbercarnBeddau
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Beddau averages 450.2 Mbps – ahead of Abercarn's 419.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 98.1% in Beddau. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 87.3% in Beddau.

Beddau is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (450 vs 420 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Abercarn, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Beddau. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,208 in Beddau. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Beddau.

Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,905.7 in Abercarn and £28,335 in Beddau. Abercarn has a population of 4,403 and Beddau has 7,356.

IndicatorAbercarnBeddau
Population4,4037,356
Median Age43.9N/A
Median Household Income£28,905.7£28,335
Employment Rate53.4%N/A
Owner Occupied64%N/A
Degree-Level Qualified24.6%N/A

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abercarn and Beddau?
Abercarn and Beddau are approximately 11.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abercarn or Beddau?
Abercarn is cheaper, with an average house price of £166,339.
Is Abercarn or Beddau safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Abercarn or Beddau?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Abercarn or Beddau?
Beddau has faster average broadband at 450.2 Mbps.

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