Abercarn vs Risca
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abercarn offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Risca
£194,731
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Risca
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Risca
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Risca
419.6
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Risca
70.7
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Risca
£28,906
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abercarn is £166,339, which is 15% less than Risca at £194,731. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Risca it is a terraced at £171,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Risca (£357,750 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Risca prices grew faster — 64% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 84.7 offences per 1,000 people, Abercarn is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Risca's 84.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Risca 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 Risca. Abercarn has 0 schools and Risca has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Risca School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Risca |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Abercarn offers faster average downloads at 419.6 Mbps, compared to 419.6 Mbps in Risca. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 97.1% in Risca. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 80.8% in Risca.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (420 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Abercarn are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Risca. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,193 in Risca. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Risca.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,905.7 in Abercarn and £28,905.7 in Risca. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 43.9 in Risca. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 53.4% in Risca. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 64% in Risca.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Risca |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 15,194 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £28,905.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 24.6% |
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