Abercarn vs Beddau
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
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 WalesAt £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 WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercarn and Beddau at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool 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
| Metric | Abercarn | Beddau |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/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.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Beddau |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 7,356 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | N/A |
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