Abercarn vs Cardigan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 71.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Abercarn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 36% lower. Cardigan has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Cardigan
£261,524
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Cardigan
56.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Cardigan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Cardigan
185.6
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Cardigan
65.3
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Cardigan
£28,891
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £166,339, Abercarn undercuts Cardigan (£261,524) by around 36% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Cardigan it is a terraced at £179,070.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Cardigan (£200,000 vs £107,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercarn prices grew faster — 34% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCardigan has a crime rate of 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50% lower than Abercarn at 84.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Cardigan 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 Cardigan. Abercarn has 0 schools and Cardigan has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Cardigan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Cardigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Abercarn averages 419.6 Mbps – ahead of Cardigan's 185.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 84.9% in Cardigan. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 27% in Cardigan.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 126% on average download speed (420 vs 186 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abercarn, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 65.3 (band C) in Cardigan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,614 in Cardigan. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.3% in Cardigan.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 48.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,905.7 in Abercarn and £28,891 in Cardigan. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 47.7 in Cardigan. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 50.3% in Cardigan. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 67.8% in Cardigan. Abercarn has a population of 4,403 and Cardigan has 3,767.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Cardigan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 3,767 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £28,891 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 50.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 33.2% |
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