Abercarn vs Pontypool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abercarn offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Pontypool
£200,307
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Pontypool
101.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Pontypool
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Pontypool
303.4
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Pontypool
70.9
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Pontypool
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercarn more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £166,339 versus £200,307 in Pontypool. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Pontypool it is a flat at £90,038.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Pontypool (£340,932 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercarn prices grew faster — 34% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 84.7 offences per 1,000 people, Abercarn is the safer of the two – 20% lower than Pontypool's 101.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Pontypool 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 Pontypool. Abercarn has 0 schools and Pontypool has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Pontypool School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Pontypool |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pontypool lags behind at 303.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 94.7% in Pontypool. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 52.5% in Pontypool.
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 Pontypool is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Abercarn's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,248 in Pontypool. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Pontypool.
Pontypool has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercarn has a population of 4,403 while Pontypool has 28,766. Median household income is £31,437 in Pontypool and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 46.5 in Pontypool. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54.4% in Pontypool.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Pontypool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 28,766 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 33.1% |
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