Abercarn vs Pen-pedair-heol
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abercarn is about 26% cheaper on average. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Pen-pedair-heol
£226,037
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Pen-pedair-heol
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Pen-pedair-heol
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Pen-pedair-heol
345
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Pen-pedair-heol
70.8
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Pen-pedair-heol
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercarn more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £166,339 versus £226,037 in Pen Pedair Heol. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Pen Pedair Heol it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Pen Pedair Heol (£336,812 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pen Pedair Heol prices grew faster — 63% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Abercarn (84.7 per 1,000) compared to Pen Pedair Heol (85 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Pen Pedair Heol 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 Pen Pedair Heol. Abercarn has 0 schools and Pen Pedair Heol has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Pen-pedair-heol School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Pen-pedair-heol |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pen Pedair Heol lags behind at 345.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 98% in Pen Pedair Heol. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 63.4% in Pen Pedair Heol.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (420 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Pen Pedair Heol is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Abercarn's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,199 in Pen Pedair Heol. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Pen Pedair Heol.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercarn has a population of 4,403 while Pen Pedair Heol has 3,787. Median household income is £28,905.7 in Abercarn and £28,449 in Pen Pedair Heol. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 43.6 in Pen Pedair Heol. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54% in Pen Pedair Heol.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Pen-pedair-heol |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 3,787 |
| 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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