Abercynon vs Abersychan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abersychan wins on house prices with a 0% gap.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Abersychan
£161,481
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Abersychan
101.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Abersychan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Abersychan
303.4
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Abersychan
70.9
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Abersychan
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Abercynon commands an average of £161,702, compared with £161,481 in Abersychan – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Abersychan it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 51% pricier in Abercynon (£395,143 vs £262,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Abersychan 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 Abersychan. Abercynon has 0 schools and Abersychan has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Abersychan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 335.6 Mbps in Abercynon and 303.4 Mbps in Abersychan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 94.7% in Abersychan. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 52.5% in Abersychan.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (336 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abersychan, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Abercynon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,248 in Abersychan. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Abersychan.
Abersychan has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Abersychan and £28,335 in Abercynon. Abercynon has a population of 6,376 and Abersychan has 7,495.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Abersychan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 7,495 |
| Median Age | N/A | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 33.1% |
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