Abercarn vs Nantyglo
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abercarn offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Nantyglo
£181,261
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Nantyglo
114.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Nantyglo
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Nantyglo
303.3
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Nantyglo
69.7
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Nantyglo
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercarn more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £166,339 versus £181,261 in Nantyglo. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Nantyglo it is a flat at £72,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Abercarn (£107,667 vs £72,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Nantyglo prices grew faster — 65% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 84.7 offences per 1,000 people, Abercarn is the safer of the two – 35% lower than Nantyglo's 114.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Nantyglo 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 Nantyglo. Abercarn has 0 schools and Nantyglo has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Nantyglo School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Nantyglo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Nantyglo lags behind at 303.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 97.6% in Nantyglo. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 50.9% in Nantyglo.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (420 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abercarn is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Nantyglo's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,274 in Nantyglo. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Nantyglo.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercarn has a population of 4,403 while Nantyglo has 4,548. Median household income is £29,122 in Nantyglo and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 44 in Nantyglo. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 52.2% in Nantyglo.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Nantyglo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 4,548 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £29,122 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 21.6% |
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