Abercynon vs Cardiff
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abercynon is about 52% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Cardiff
£334,109
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Cardiff
96.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Cardiff
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Cardiff
483.3
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Cardiff
73.7
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Cardiff
£31,540
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abercynon is £161,702, which is 52% less than Cardiff at £334,109. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Cardiff it is a flat at £173,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 56% pricier in Cardiff (£278,958 vs £121,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Cardiff 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 Cardiff. Abercynon has 0 schools and Cardiff has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Cardiff School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cardiff offers faster average downloads at 483.3 Mbps, compared to 335.6 Mbps in Abercynon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 98.6% in Cardiff. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 95.2% in Cardiff.
Cardiff is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (483 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cardiff are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.7 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Abercynon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £944 in Cardiff. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.5% in Cardiff.
Cardiff has more energy-efficient housing — 73.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,540 in Cardiff and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 347,880 |
| Median Age | N/A | 39 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £31,540 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 40% |
Location
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