Abercarn vs Cwmbrân
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abercarn is about 27% cheaper on average. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Cwmbrân
£226,772
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Cwmbrân
101.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Cwmbrân
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Cwmbrân
424.3
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Cwmbrân
70.9
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Cwmbrân
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abercarn is £166,339, which is 27% less than Cwmbrân at £226,772. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Cwmbrân it is a flat at £113,173.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Cwmbrân (£352,502 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cwmbrân prices grew faster — 43% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 84.7 offences per 1,000 people, Abercarn is the safer of the two – 20% lower than Cwmbrân's 101.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Cwmbrân 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 Cwmbrân. Abercarn has 0 schools and Cwmbrân has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Cwmbrân School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Cwmbrân |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cwmbrân offers faster average downloads at 424.3 Mbps, compared to 419.6 Mbps in Abercarn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 94.9% in Cwmbrân. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 81.1% in Cwmbrân.
Cwmbrân is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (424 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cwmbrân are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Abercarn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,248 in Cwmbrân. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Cwmbrân.
Cwmbrân has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Cwmbrân and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 46.5 in Cwmbrân. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54.4% in Cwmbrân. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 68.2% in Cwmbrân.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Cwmbrân |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 46,845 |
| 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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