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Abercynon vs Church Village

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Abercynon wins on house prices with a 38% gap.

Avg House Price

Abercynon

£161,702

Church Village

£260,280

Crime Rate

Abercynon

N/A

Church Village

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abercynon

N/A

Church Village

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Abercynon

335.6

Church Village

450.2

EPC Rating

Abercynon

69.9

Church Village

69.9

Median Income

Abercynon

£28,335

Church Village

£28,335

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

At £161,702, Abercynon undercuts Church Village (£260,280) by around 38% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Church Village it is a flat at £131,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Church Village (£176,785 vs £121,672).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 30%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Crime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Church Village at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality data is not fully available for both Abercynon and Church Village. Abercynon has 0 schools and Church Village has 0 schools.

Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown

Church Village School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAbercynonChurch Village
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Church Village averages 450.2 Mbps – ahead of Abercynon's 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 98.1% in Church Village. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 87.3% in Church Village.

Church Village is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (450 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Abercynon, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Church Village. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,208 in Church Village. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Church Village.

Abercynon has more energy-efficient housing — 56.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,335 in Abercynon and £28,335 in Church Village. Abercynon has a population of 6,376 and Church Village has 14,162.

IndicatorAbercynonChurch Village
Population6,37614,162
Median AgeN/AN/A
Median Household Income£28,335£28,335
Employment RateN/AN/A
Owner OccupiedN/AN/A
Degree-Level QualifiedN/AN/A

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abercynon and Church Village?
Abercynon and Church Village are approximately 6.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abercynon or Church Village?
Abercynon is cheaper, with an average house price of £161,702.
Is Abercynon or Church Village safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Abercynon or Church Village?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Abercynon or Church Village?
Church Village has faster average broadband at 450.2 Mbps.

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