Abercarn vs Blackwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abercarn offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Blackwood
£226,037
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Blackwood
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Blackwood
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Blackwood
394.9
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Blackwood
70.8
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Blackwood
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercarn more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £166,339 versus £226,037 in Blackwood. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Blackwood it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Blackwood (£336,812 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackwood prices grew faster — 63% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Abercarn (84.7 per 1,000) compared to Blackwood (84.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Blackwood 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 Blackwood. Abercarn has 0 schools and Blackwood has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Blackwood School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Blackwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Abercarn enjoy 419.6 Mbps on average, while Blackwood lags behind at 394.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 96.5% in Blackwood. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 75.2% in Blackwood.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (420 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Blackwood is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Abercarn's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,199 in Blackwood. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Blackwood.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercarn has a population of 4,403 while Blackwood has 12,621. Median household income is £28,905.7 in Abercarn and £28,449 in Blackwood. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 43.6 in Blackwood. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54% in Blackwood.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Blackwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 12,621 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 25.3% |
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