Abercynon vs Amlwch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 128.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Abercynon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Amlwch
£222,332
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Amlwch
56.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Amlwch
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Amlwch
238.5
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Amlwch
65.5
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Amlwch
£32,621
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Amlwch commands an average of £222,332, compared with £161,702 in Abercynon – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Amlwch it is a terraced at £121,935.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Abercynon (£395,143 vs £297,322).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Amlwch 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 Amlwch. Abercynon has 0 schools and Amlwch has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Amlwch School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Amlwch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 238.5 Mbps in Amlwch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 89.9% in Amlwch. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 39.1% in Amlwch.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (336 vs 239 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abercynon, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 65.5 (band C) in Amlwch. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,681 in Amlwch. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Amlwch.
Abercynon has more energy-efficient housing — 56.5% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,621 in Amlwch and £28,335 in Abercynon. Abercynon has a population of 6,376 and Amlwch has 3,148.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Amlwch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 3,148 |
| Median Age | N/A | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £32,621 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 32.3% |
Location
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