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Abercarn vs Fleur-de-lis and Pengam

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Abercarn offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Abercarn

£166,339

Fleur-de-lis and Pengam

£209,765

Crime Rate

Abercarn

84.7

Fleur-de-lis and Pengam

84.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abercarn

N/A

Fleur-de-lis and Pengam

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Abercarn

419.6

Fleur-de-lis and Pengam

394.9

EPC Rating

Abercarn

70.7

Fleur-de-lis and Pengam

70.8

Median Income

Abercarn

£28,906

Fleur-de-lis and Pengam

£28,449

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

The average house price in Abercarn is £166,339, which is 21% less than Fleur De Lis And Pengam at £209,765. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Fleur De Lis And Pengam it is a terraced at £133,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Fleur De Lis And Pengam (£345,750 vs £220,917).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Fleur De Lis And Pengam prices grew faster — 66% vs 34%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Crime is lower in Abercarn (84.7 per 1,000) compared to Fleur De Lis And Pengam (84.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Fleur De Lis And Pengam it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Abercarn and Fleur De Lis And Pengam. Abercarn has 0 schools and Fleur De Lis And Pengam has 0 schools.

Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown

Fleur-de-lis and Pengam School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAbercarnFleur-de-lis and Pengam
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Abercarn offers faster average downloads at 419.6 Mbps, compared to 394.9 Mbps in Fleur De Lis And Pengam. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 96.5% in Fleur De Lis And Pengam. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 75.2% in Fleur De Lis And Pengam.

Abercarn is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (420 vs 395 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Fleur De Lis And Pengam are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Abercarn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,199 in Fleur De Lis And Pengam. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Fleur De Lis And Pengam.

Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,905.7 in Abercarn and £28,449 in Fleur De Lis And Pengam. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 43.6 in Fleur De Lis And Pengam. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54% in Fleur De Lis And Pengam. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 67.5% in Fleur De Lis And Pengam.

IndicatorAbercarnFleur-de-lis and Pengam
Population4,4033,102
Median Age43.943.6
Median Household Income£28,905.7£28,449
Employment Rate53.4%54%
Owner Occupied64%67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified24.6%25.3%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abercarn and Fleur De Lis And Pengam?
Abercarn and Fleur De Lis And Pengam are approximately 4.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abercarn or Fleur De Lis And Pengam?
Abercarn is cheaper, with an average house price of £166,339.
Is Abercarn or Fleur De Lis And Pengam safer?
Abercarn has the lower crime rate at 84.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Abercarn or Fleur De Lis And Pengam?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Abercarn or Fleur De Lis And Pengam?
Abercarn has faster average broadband at 419.6 Mbps.

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