Abercarn vs Bedwas
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abercarn is about 43% cheaper on average. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Bedwas
£292,309
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Bedwas
85.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Bedwas
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Bedwas
446.7
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Bedwas
71.5
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Bedwas
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abercarn is £166,339, which is 43% less than Bedwas at £292,309. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Bedwas it is a flat at £89,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Bedwas (£382,384 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedwas prices grew faster — 65% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Abercarn (84.7 per 1,000) compared to Bedwas (85.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Bedwas 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 Bedwas. Abercarn has 0 schools and Bedwas has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Bedwas School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bedwas offers faster average downloads at 446.7 Mbps, compared to 419.6 Mbps in Abercarn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 97.8% in Bedwas. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 85.9% in Bedwas.
Bedwas is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (447 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bedwas are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Abercarn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,117 in Bedwas. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Bedwas.
Bedwas has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,441.3 in Bedwas and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 41.3 in Bedwas. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54% in Bedwas. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 62.8% in Bedwas.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 6,463 |
| 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% |
Location
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