Abercarn vs Nelson (Caerphilly)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abercarn wins on house prices with a 26% gap. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Nelson (Caerphilly)
£226,037
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Nelson (Caerphilly)
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Nelson (Caerphilly)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Nelson (Caerphilly)
238.1
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Nelson (Caerphilly)
71.2
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Nelson (Caerphilly)
£29,269
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £166,339, Abercarn undercuts Nelson (caerphilly) (£226,037) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Nelson (caerphilly) it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Nelson (caerphilly) (£336,812 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Nelson (caerphilly) prices grew faster — 63% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Abercarn experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.7 per 1,000 versus 85 per 1,000 in Nelson (caerphilly). The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Nelson (caerphilly) 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 Nelson (caerphilly). Abercarn has 0 schools and Nelson (caerphilly) has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Nelson (Caerphilly) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Nelson (Caerphilly) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Abercarn averages 419.6 Mbps – ahead of Nelson (caerphilly)'s 238.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 95.4% in Nelson (caerphilly). Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 38.3% in Nelson (caerphilly).
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (420 vs 238 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Nelson (caerphilly), scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Abercarn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,172 in Nelson (caerphilly). 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Nelson (caerphilly).
Nelson (caerphilly) has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,268.5 in Nelson (caerphilly) and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 43.2 in Nelson (caerphilly). Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 53.9% in Nelson (caerphilly). Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 65% in Nelson (caerphilly). Abercarn has a population of 4,403 and Nelson (caerphilly) has 4,235.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Nelson (Caerphilly) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 4,235 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £29,268.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 25.1% |
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