Abercynon vs Abertillery
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abertillery is about 23% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Abertillery
£131,204
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Abertillery
156.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Abertillery
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Abertillery
121.8
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Abertillery
70.2
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Abertillery
£28,786
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abertillery is £131,204, which is 23% less than Abercynon at £161,702. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Abertillery it is a flat at £61,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Abercynon (£98,125 vs £61,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Abertillery 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 Abertillery. Abercynon has 0 schools and Abertillery has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Abertillery |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Abercynon offers faster average downloads at 335.6 Mbps, compared to 121.8 Mbps in Abertillery. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 92.7% in Abertillery. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 10.9% in Abertillery.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 176% on average download speed (336 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Abertillery are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Abercynon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,236 in Abertillery. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.1% in Abertillery.
Abertillery has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,785.5 in Abertillery and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Abertillery |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 10,248 |
| Median Age | N/A | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £28,785.5 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 63.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 23.5% |
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