Abercynon vs Cardigan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 64.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abercynon is about 38% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Cardigan
£261,524
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Cardigan
56.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Cardigan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Cardigan
185.6
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Cardigan
65.3
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Cardigan
£28,891
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercynon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,702 versus £261,524 in Cardigan. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Cardigan it is a terraced at £179,070.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Cardigan (£200,000 vs £98,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Cardigan 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 Cardigan. Abercynon has 0 schools and Cardigan has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Cardigan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Cardigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Abercynon enjoy 335.6 Mbps on average, while Cardigan lags behind at 185.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 84.9% in Cardigan. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 27% in Cardigan.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 81% on average download speed (336 vs 186 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abercynon is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Cardigan's band C (score 65.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,614 in Cardigan. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.3% in Cardigan.
Abercynon has more energy-efficient housing — 56.5% reach band C or above, vs 48.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercynon has a population of 6,376 while Cardigan has 3,767. Median household income is £28,891 in Cardigan and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Cardigan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 3,767 |
| Median Age | N/A | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £28,891 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 50.3% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 33.2% |
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