Abercarn vs Caerphilly
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Abercarn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Caerphilly
£249,896
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Caerphilly
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Caerphilly
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Caerphilly
446.7
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Caerphilly
71.5
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Caerphilly
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Caerphilly commands an average of £249,896, compared with £166,339 in Abercarn – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Caerphilly it is a flat at £128,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Caerphilly (£371,974 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caerphilly prices grew faster — 44% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAbercarn has a crime rate of 84.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Caerphilly at 84.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly. Abercarn has 0 schools and Caerphilly has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Caerphilly School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.7 Mbps in Caerphilly and 419.6 Mbps in Abercarn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 97.8% in Caerphilly. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 85.9% in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (447 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Caerphilly, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Abercarn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,117 in Caerphilly. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 41.3 in Caerphilly. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54% in Caerphilly. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 62.8% in Caerphilly. Abercarn has a population of 4,403 and Caerphilly has 33,104.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 33,104 |
| 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% |
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