Abercynon vs Bridgend
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abercynon is about 36% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Bridgend
£251,125
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Bridgend
70.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Bridgend
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Bridgend
426.7
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Bridgend
69.6
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Bridgend
£30,528
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercynon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,702 versus £251,125 in Bridgend. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Bridgend it is a flat at £143,871.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Bridgend (£143,871 vs £98,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Bridgend 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 Bridgend. Abercynon has 0 schools and Bridgend has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Bridgend School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Bridgend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bridgend enjoy 426.7 Mbps on average, while Abercynon lags behind at 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 97.5% in Bridgend. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 80.8% in Bridgend.
Bridgend is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (427 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abercynon is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Bridgend's band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,199 in Bridgend. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Bridgend.
Bridgend has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercynon has a population of 6,376 while Bridgend has 51,751. Median household income is £30,528 in Bridgend and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Bridgend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 51,751 |
| Median Age | N/A | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £30,528 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 30% |
Location
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