Abercarn vs Fleur-de-lis and Pengam
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
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 WalesThe 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 WalesCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool 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
| Metric | Abercarn | Fleur-de-lis and Pengam |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/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.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Fleur-de-lis and Pengam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 3,102 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 25.3% |
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