Abercarn vs Undy and Magor
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abercarn wins on house prices with a 50% gap. Undy And Magor has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Undy and Magor
£335,548
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Undy and Magor
64.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Undy and Magor
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Undy and Magor
374.5
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Undy and Magor
71.6
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Undy and Magor
£32,336
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Undy And Magor commands an average of £335,548, compared with £166,339 in Abercarn – a difference of 50%. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Undy And Magor it is a terraced at £252,507.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 43% pricier in Undy And Magor (£384,386 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Undy And Magor prices grew faster — 47% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Undy And Magor experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64.3 per 1,000 versus 84.7 per 1,000 in Abercarn. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Undy And Magor 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 Undy And Magor. Abercarn has 0 schools and Undy And Magor has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Undy and Magor School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Undy and Magor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 374.5 Mbps in Undy And Magor. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 92.9% in Undy And Magor. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 67.9% in Undy And Magor.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (420 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Undy And Magor, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Abercarn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,202 in Undy And Magor. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Undy And Magor.
Undy And Magor has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,336 in Undy And Magor and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 45 in Undy And Magor. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 55.9% in Undy And Magor. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 67.4% in Undy And Magor. Abercarn has a population of 4,403 and Undy And Magor has 5,742.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Undy and Magor |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 5,742 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £32,336 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 35.2% |
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