Abercarn vs Blaenavon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blaenavon offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Blaenavon
£158,445
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Blaenavon
101.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Blaenavon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Blaenavon
303.4
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Blaenavon
70.9
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Blaenavon
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Blaenavon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £158,445 versus £166,339 in Abercarn. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Blaenavon it is a flat at £104,998.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Blaenavon (£288,700 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercarn prices grew faster — 34% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Abercarn (84.7 per 1,000) compared to Blaenavon (101.6 per 1,000), a 20% difference. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Blaenavon 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 Blaenavon. Abercarn has 0 schools and Blaenavon has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Blaenavon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Blaenavon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Blaenavon lags behind at 303.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 94.7% in Blaenavon. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 52.5% in Blaenavon.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (420 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Blaenavon is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Abercarn's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,248 in Blaenavon. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Blaenavon.
Blaenavon has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercarn has a population of 4,403 while Blaenavon has 5,637. Median household income is £31,437 in Blaenavon and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 46.5 in Blaenavon. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54.4% in Blaenavon.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Blaenavon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 5,637 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 33.1% |
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