Abercarn vs New Tredegar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, New Tredegar wins on house prices with a 59% gap. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
New Tredegar
£104,340
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
New Tredegar
85.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
New Tredegar
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
New Tredegar
126.5
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
New Tredegar
70.8
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
New Tredegar
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Abercarn commands an average of £166,339, compared with £104,340 in New Tredegar – a difference of 59%. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in New Tredegar it is a terraced at £95,916.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 58% pricier in Abercarn (£151,971 vs £95,916).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, New Tredegar prices grew faster — 58% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Abercarn experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.7 per 1,000 versus 85.1 per 1,000 in New Tredegar. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in New Tredegar 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 New Tredegar. Abercarn has 0 schools and New Tredegar has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
New Tredegar School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | New Tredegar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 419.6 Mbps in Abercarn and 126.5 Mbps in New Tredegar. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 95.5% in New Tredegar. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 11.5% in New Tredegar.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 232% on average download speed (420 vs 127 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours New Tredegar, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Abercarn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,199 in New Tredegar. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in New Tredegar.
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 New Tredegar. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 43.6 in New Tredegar. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54% in New Tredegar. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 67.5% in New Tredegar. Abercarn has a population of 4,403 and New Tredegar has 3,938.
| Indicator | Abercarn | New Tredegar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 3,938 |
| 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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