Abercarn vs Mountain Ash
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Mountain Ash offers lower property prices by roughly 44%.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Mountain Ash
£115,858
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Mountain Ash
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Mountain Ash
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Mountain Ash
335.6
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Mountain Ash
69.9
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Mountain Ash
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Mountain Ash more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £115,858 versus £166,339 in Abercarn. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Mountain Ash it is a flat at £57,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 89% pricier in Abercarn (£107,667 vs £57,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mountain Ash prices grew faster — 55% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercarn and Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash. Abercarn has 0 schools and Mountain Ash has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Mountain Ash School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Abercarn enjoy 419.6 Mbps on average, while Mountain Ash lags behind at 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 98% in Mountain Ash. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 61.1% in Mountain Ash.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (420 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abercarn is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Mountain Ash's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,208 in Mountain Ash. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Mountain Ash.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercarn has a population of 4,403 while Mountain Ash has 13,002. Median household income is £28,905.7 in Abercarn and £28,335 in Mountain Ash.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 13,002 |
| 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 |
Location
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