Abercarn vs Tonyrefail
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Abercarn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Tonyrefail has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Tonyrefail
£200,179
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Tonyrefail
37.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Tonyrefail
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Tonyrefail
226.3
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Tonyrefail
69.8
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Tonyrefail
£29,432
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £166,339, Abercarn undercuts Tonyrefail (£200,179) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Tonyrefail it is a terraced at £136,121.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Tonyrefail (£312,466 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tonyrefail prices grew faster — 50% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesTonyrefail has a crime rate of 37.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 126% lower than Abercarn at 84.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Tonyrefail 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 Tonyrefail. Abercarn has 0 schools and Tonyrefail has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Tonyrefail School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Tonyrefail |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Abercarn averages 419.6 Mbps – ahead of Tonyrefail's 226.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 98.2% in Tonyrefail. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 35% in Tonyrefail.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 85% on average download speed (420 vs 226 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abercarn, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Tonyrefail. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,204 in Tonyrefail. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Tonyrefail.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,431.5 in Tonyrefail and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 44.4 in Tonyrefail. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 53.6% in Tonyrefail. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 70.5% in Tonyrefail. Abercarn has a population of 4,403 and Tonyrefail has 10,207.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Tonyrefail |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 10,207 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £29,431.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 30% |
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