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Abercarn vs Undy and Magor

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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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 Wales

Property 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 Wales

Residents 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.

School 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

MetricAbercarnUndy and Magor
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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.

IndicatorAbercarnUndy and Magor
Population4,4035,742
Median Age43.945
Median Household Income£28,905.7£32,336
Employment Rate53.4%55.9%
Owner Occupied64%67.4%
Degree-Level Qualified24.6%35.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abercarn and Undy And Magor?
Abercarn and Undy And Magor are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abercarn or Undy And Magor?
Abercarn is cheaper, with an average house price of £166,339.
Is Abercarn or Undy And Magor safer?
Undy And Magor has the lower crime rate at 64.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Abercarn or Undy And Magor?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Abercarn or Undy And Magor?
Abercarn has faster average broadband at 419.6 Mbps.

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