Abercynon vs Church Village
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
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 WalesAt £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 WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Church Village 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 Church Village. Abercynon has 0 schools and Church Village has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Church Village School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Church Village |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/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.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Church Village |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 14,162 |
| Median Age | N/A | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | N/A |
Location
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