Abercarn vs Welshpool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 70.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abercarn wins on house prices with a 40% gap. Welshpool has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Welshpool
£276,982
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Welshpool
55.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Welshpool
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Welshpool
278.1
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Welshpool
68.7
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Welshpool
£29,647
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Welshpool commands an average of £276,982, compared with £166,339 in Abercarn – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Welshpool it is a flat at £90,317.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Welshpool (£321,767 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercarn prices grew faster — 34% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Welshpool experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.9 per 1,000 versus 84.7 per 1,000 in Abercarn. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Welshpool 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 Welshpool. Abercarn has 0 schools and Welshpool has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Welshpool School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Welshpool |
|---|---|---|
| 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 278.1 Mbps in Welshpool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 75.3% in Welshpool. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 50.4% in Welshpool.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (420 vs 278 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abercarn, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Welshpool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,554 in Welshpool. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57% in Welshpool.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 57% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,646.5 in Welshpool and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 48.9 in Welshpool. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 55.5% in Welshpool. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 68.1% in Welshpool. Abercarn has a population of 4,403 and Welshpool has 5,460.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Welshpool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 5,460 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £29,646.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 32.2% |
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