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Abercynon vs Abertridwr and Senghenydd

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Abertridwr And Senghenydd is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower.

Avg House Price

Abercynon

£161,702

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

£157,985

Crime Rate

Abercynon

N/A

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

85.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abercynon

N/A

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Abercynon

335.6

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

446.7

EPC Rating

Abercynon

69.9

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

71.5

Median Income

Abercynon

£28,335

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

£29,441

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

At £157,985, Abertridwr And Senghenydd undercuts Abercynon (£161,702) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Abertridwr And Senghenydd it is a flat at £93,750.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Abercynon (£395,143 vs £315,571).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Abertridwr And Senghenydd prices grew faster — 66% vs 48%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Crime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Abertridwr And Senghenydd at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality data is not fully available for both Abercynon and Abertridwr And Senghenydd. Abercynon has 0 schools and Abertridwr And Senghenydd has 0 schools.

Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown

Abertridwr and Senghenydd School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAbercynonAbertridwr and Senghenydd
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Abertridwr And Senghenydd averages 446.7 Mbps – ahead of Abercynon's 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 97.8% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 85.9% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd.

Abertridwr And Senghenydd is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (447 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Abertridwr And Senghenydd, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Abercynon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,117 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd.

Abertridwr And Senghenydd has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,441.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and £28,335 in Abercynon. Abercynon has a population of 6,376 and Abertridwr And Senghenydd has 5,639.

IndicatorAbercynonAbertridwr and Senghenydd
Population6,3765,639
Median AgeN/A41.3
Median Household Income£28,335£29,441.3
Employment RateN/A54%
Owner OccupiedN/A62.8%
Degree-Level QualifiedN/A32.6%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abercynon and Abertridwr And Senghenydd?
Abercynon and Abertridwr And Senghenydd are approximately 4.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abercynon or Abertridwr And Senghenydd?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd is cheaper, with an average house price of £157,985.
Is Abercynon or Abertridwr And Senghenydd safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Abercynon or Abertridwr And Senghenydd?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Abercynon or Abertridwr And Senghenydd?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd has faster average broadband at 446.7 Mbps.

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