Abercynon vs Aberdare
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abercynon wins on house prices with a 6% gap.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Aberdare
£172,897
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Aberdare
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Aberdare
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Aberdare
355.7
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Aberdare
70
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Aberdare
£29,380
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £161,702, Abercynon undercuts Aberdare (£172,897) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Aberdare it is a flat at £69,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Abercynon (£98,125 vs £69,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Aberdare at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Abercynon and Aberdare. Abercynon has 0 schools and Aberdare has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Aberdare |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aberdare averages 355.7 Mbps – ahead of Abercynon's 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 96% in Aberdare. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 65.7% in Aberdare.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (356 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aberdare leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Abercynon averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,352 in Aberdare. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.6% in Aberdare.
Aberdare has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Aberdare |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 37,675 |
| Median Age | N/A | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £29,380 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 28.4% |
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