Abercarn vs Oakdale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abercarn wins on house prices with a 46% gap. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Oakdale
£306,486
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Oakdale
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Oakdale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Oakdale
394.9
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Oakdale
70.8
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Oakdale
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £166,339, Abercarn undercuts Oakdale (£306,486) by around 46% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Oakdale it is a flat at £116,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 43% pricier in Oakdale (£388,094 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Oakdale prices grew faster — 41% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Abercarn experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.7 per 1,000 versus 84.7 per 1,000 in Oakdale. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Oakdale 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 Oakdale. Abercarn has 0 schools and Oakdale has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Oakdale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Oakdale's 394.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 96.5% in Oakdale. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 75.2% in Oakdale.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (420 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Oakdale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Abercarn averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,199 in Oakdale. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Oakdale.
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 Oakdale. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 43.6 in Oakdale. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 67.5% in Oakdale. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54% in Oakdale.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 6,126 |
| 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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