Abercarn vs Taff's Well
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abercarn is about 33% cheaper on average. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Taff's Well
£249,896
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Taff's Well
96.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Taff's Well
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Taff's Well
267.4
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Taff's Well
71.5
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Taff's Well
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercarn more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £166,339 versus £249,896 in Taff's Well. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Taff's Well it is a flat at £128,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Taff's Well (£371,974 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Taff's Well prices grew faster — 44% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 84.7 offences per 1,000 people, Abercarn is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Taff's Well's 96.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Taff's Well 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 Taff's Well. Abercarn has 0 schools and Taff's Well has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Taff's Well School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Taff's Well |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Taff's Well lags behind at 267.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 96.6% in Taff's Well. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 42.8% in Taff's Well.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (420 vs 267 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Taff's Well is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Abercarn's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,117 in Taff's Well. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Taff's Well.
Taff's Well has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercarn has a population of 4,403 while Taff's Well has 3,553. Median household income is £29,441.3 in Taff's Well and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 41.3 in Taff's Well. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 54% in Taff's Well.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Taff's Well |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 3,553 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £29,441.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 32.6% |
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