Abercarn vs Rogerstone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abercarn offers lower property prices by roughly 50%. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Rogerstone
£335,571
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Rogerstone
108.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Rogerstone
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Rogerstone
410.6
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Rogerstone
71.9
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Rogerstone
£29,697
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercarn more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £166,339 versus £335,571 in Rogerstone. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Rogerstone it is a flat at £152,964.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Rogerstone (£402,557 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rogerstone prices grew faster — 53% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Abercarn (84.7 per 1,000) compared to Rogerstone (108.9 per 1,000), a 29% difference. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Rogerstone 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 Rogerstone. Abercarn has 0 schools and Rogerstone has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Rogerstone School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Rogerstone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Rogerstone lags behind at 410.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 95.8% in Rogerstone. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 78.2% in Rogerstone.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (420 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Rogerstone is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Abercarn's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,107 in Rogerstone. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.7% in Rogerstone.
Rogerstone has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercarn has a population of 4,403 while Rogerstone has 7,546. Median household income is £29,696.5 in Rogerstone and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 42.5 in Rogerstone. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 55.5% in Rogerstone.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Rogerstone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 7,546 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £29,696.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 28.1% |
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