Abercynon vs Aberystwyth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 61.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abercynon wins on house prices with a 33% gap.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Aberystwyth
£239,735
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Aberystwyth
56.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Aberystwyth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Aberystwyth
318
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Aberystwyth
66
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Aberystwyth
£29,442
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £161,702, Abercynon undercuts Aberystwyth (£239,735) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Aberystwyth it is a flat at £175,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Aberystwyth (£175,100 vs £98,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth. Abercynon has 0 schools and Aberystwyth has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Aberystwyth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Aberystwyth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Abercynon averages 335.6 Mbps – ahead of Aberystwyth's 318.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 84.9% in Aberystwyth. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 58.6% in Aberystwyth.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (336 vs 318 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Abercynon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Aberystwyth averages 66 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,730 in Aberystwyth. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Aberystwyth.
Abercynon has more energy-efficient housing — 56.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,441.5 in Aberystwyth and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Aberystwyth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 14,646 |
| Median Age | N/A | 48.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £29,441.5 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 33.6% |
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