Abercynon vs Bedwas
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Abercynon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 45% lower.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Bedwas
£292,309
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Bedwas
85.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Bedwas
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Bedwas
446.7
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Bedwas
71.5
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Bedwas
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £161,702, Abercynon undercuts Bedwas (£292,309) by around 45% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Bedwas it is a flat at £89,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Bedwas (£250,444 vs £121,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedwas prices grew faster — 65% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Bedwas 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 Bedwas. Abercynon has 0 schools and Bedwas has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Bedwas School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bedwas 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 Bedwas. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 85.9% in Bedwas.
Bedwas is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (447 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bedwas, 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 Bedwas. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Bedwas.
Bedwas 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 Bedwas and £28,335 in Abercynon. Abercynon has a population of 6,376 and Bedwas has 6,463.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 6,463 |
| Median Age | N/A | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £29,441.3 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 32.6% |
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