Abercynon vs Cowbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Abercynon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 69% lower.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Cowbridge
£526,862
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Cowbridge
63.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Cowbridge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Cowbridge
213.1
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Cowbridge
70.7
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Cowbridge
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Cowbridge commands an average of £526,862, compared with £161,702 in Abercynon – a difference of 69%. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Cowbridge it is a terraced at £372,671.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 78% pricier in Cowbridge (£441,833 vs £98,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Cowbridge 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 Cowbridge. Abercynon has 0 schools and Cowbridge has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Cowbridge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Cowbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 335.6 Mbps in Abercynon and 213.1 Mbps in Cowbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 91.9% in Cowbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 32.8% in Cowbridge.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (336 vs 213 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cowbridge, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Abercynon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,270 in Cowbridge. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Cowbridge.
Cowbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Cowbridge and £28,335 in Abercynon. Abercynon has a population of 6,376 and Cowbridge has 3,649.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Cowbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 3,649 |
| Median Age | N/A | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £32,675 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 37.3% |
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