Abercarn vs Cardiff
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Abercarn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 50% lower. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Cardiff
£334,109
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Cardiff
96.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Cardiff
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Cardiff
483.3
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Cardiff
73.7
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Cardiff
£31,540
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £166,339, Abercarn undercuts Cardiff (£334,109) by around 50% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Cardiff it is a flat at £173,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 56% pricier in Cardiff (£507,595 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercarn prices grew faster — 34% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAbercarn has a crime rate of 84.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Cardiff at 96.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Cardiff 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 Cardiff. Abercarn has 0 schools and Cardiff has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Cardiff School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cardiff averages 483.3 Mbps – ahead of Abercarn's 419.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 98.6% in Cardiff. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 95.2% in Cardiff.
Cardiff is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (483 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cardiff leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.7 (C), while Abercarn averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £944 in Cardiff. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.5% in Cardiff.
Cardiff has more energy-efficient housing — 73.5% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,540 in Cardiff and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 39 in Cardiff. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 58% in Cardiff. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54.1% in Cardiff.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 347,880 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 39 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £31,540 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 40% |
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