Abercarn vs Llantrisant
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abercarn offers lower property prices by roughly 35%.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Llantrisant
£257,396
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Llantrisant
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Llantrisant
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Llantrisant
427.2
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Llantrisant
71
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Llantrisant
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abercarn is £166,339, which is 35% less than Llantrisant at £257,396. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Llantrisant it is a flat at £150,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 50% pricier in Llantrisant (£440,583 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercarn prices grew faster — 34% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercarn and Llantrisant 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 Llantrisant. Abercarn has 0 schools and Llantrisant has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Llantrisant School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Llantrisant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Llantrisant offers faster average downloads at 427.2 Mbps, compared to 419.6 Mbps in Abercarn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 94.8% in Llantrisant. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 82.4% in Llantrisant.
Llantrisant is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (427 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Llantrisant are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Abercarn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,155 in Llantrisant. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Llantrisant.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,769.5 in Llantrisant and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 42.8 in Llantrisant. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54.5% in Llantrisant. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 66.8% in Llantrisant.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Llantrisant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 4,196 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £30,769.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 35.8% |
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