Abercynon vs Blaenavon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Blaenavon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Blaenavon
£158,445
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Blaenavon
101.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Blaenavon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Blaenavon
303.4
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Blaenavon
70.9
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Blaenavon
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Abercynon commands an average of £161,702, compared with £158,445 in Blaenavon – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Blaenavon it is a flat at £104,998.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Abercynon (£395,143 vs £288,700).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Blaenavon 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 Blaenavon. Abercynon has 0 schools and Blaenavon has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Blaenavon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Blaenavon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 303.4 Mbps in Blaenavon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 94.7% in Blaenavon. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 52.5% in Blaenavon.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (336 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Blaenavon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Abercynon averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,248 in Blaenavon. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Blaenavon.
Blaenavon has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Blaenavon and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Blaenavon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 5,637 |
| Median Age | N/A | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 33.1% |
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