Abercynon vs Caerphilly
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abercynon offers lower property prices by roughly 35%.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Caerphilly
£249,896
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Caerphilly
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Caerphilly
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Caerphilly
446.7
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Caerphilly
71.5
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Caerphilly
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercynon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,702 versus £249,896 in Caerphilly. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Caerphilly it is a flat at £128,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Caerphilly (£195,212 vs £121,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly. Abercynon has 0 schools and Caerphilly has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Caerphilly School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Caerphilly enjoy 446.7 Mbps on average, while Abercynon lags behind at 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 97.8% in Caerphilly. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 85.9% in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (447 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Caerphilly is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Abercynon's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,117 in Caerphilly. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercynon has a population of 6,376 while Caerphilly has 33,104. Median household income is £29,441.3 in Caerphilly and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 33,104 |
| 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% |
Location
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