Abercarn vs Ferndale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ferndale wins on house prices with a 62% gap.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Ferndale
£102,662
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Ferndale
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Ferndale
107.6
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Ferndale
69.9
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Ferndale
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £102,662, Ferndale undercuts Abercarn (£166,339) by around 62% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Ferndale it is a terraced at £92,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 72% pricier in Abercarn (£185,634 vs £107,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ferndale prices grew faster — 67% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercarn and Ferndale at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Abercarn and Ferndale. Abercarn has 0 schools and Ferndale has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Ferndale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ferndale's 107.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 97% in Ferndale. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 6.9% in Ferndale.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 290% on average download speed (420 vs 108 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Abercarn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Ferndale averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,208 in Ferndale. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Ferndale.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,905.7 in Abercarn and £28,335 in Ferndale.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 4,301 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | N/A |
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