Abercarn vs Pwllheli
Which is better to live in? Distance: 101.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abercarn wins on house prices with a 43% gap. Pwllheli has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Pwllheli
£290,775
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Pwllheli
69.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Pwllheli
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Pwllheli
281.8
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Pwllheli
63.6
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Pwllheli
£24,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Pwllheli commands an average of £290,775, compared with £166,339 in Abercarn – a difference of 43%. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Pwllheli it is a flat at £163,571.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Pwllheli (£348,606 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercarn prices grew faster — 34% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Pwllheli experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.9 per 1,000 versus 84.7 per 1,000 in Abercarn. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Pwllheli 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 Pwllheli. Abercarn has 0 schools and Pwllheli has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Pwllheli School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Pwllheli |
|---|---|---|
| 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 281.8 Mbps in Pwllheli. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 81.8% in Pwllheli. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 50.4% in Pwllheli.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (420 vs 282 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abercarn, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 63.6 (band D) in Pwllheli. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,572 in Pwllheli. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 43.2% in Pwllheli.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,905.7 in Abercarn and £24,186 in Pwllheli. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 46.1 in Pwllheli. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 52.9% in Pwllheli. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 65.4% in Pwllheli. Abercarn has a population of 4,403 and Pwllheli has 3,622.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Pwllheli |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 3,622 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £24,186 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 34.5% |
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