Abercynon vs Beddau
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abercynon is about 21% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Beddau
£205,402
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Beddau
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Beddau
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Beddau
450.2
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Beddau
69.9
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Beddau
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercynon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,702 versus £205,402 in Beddau. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Beddau 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, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Beddau 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 Beddau. Abercynon has 0 schools and Beddau has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Beddau School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Beddau |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Beddau enjoy 450.2 Mbps on average, while Abercynon lags behind at 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 98.1% in Beddau. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 87.3% in Beddau.
Beddau is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (450 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abercynon is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Beddau's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,208 in Beddau. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Beddau.
Abercynon has more energy-efficient housing — 56.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercynon has a population of 6,376 while Beddau has 7,356. Median household income is £28,335 in Abercynon and £28,335 in Beddau.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Beddau |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 7,356 |
| Median Age | N/A | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | N/A |
Location
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