Abercynon vs Cwmbrân
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abercynon wins on house prices with a 29% gap.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Cwmbrân
£226,772
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Cwmbrân
101.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Cwmbrân
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Cwmbrân
424.3
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Cwmbrân
70.9
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Cwmbrân
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £161,702, Abercynon undercuts Cwmbrân (£226,772) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Cwmbrân it is a flat at £113,173.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Cwmbrân (£175,804 vs £121,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Cwmbrân 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 Cwmbrân. Abercynon has 0 schools and Cwmbrân has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Cwmbrân School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Cwmbrân |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cwmbrân averages 424.3 Mbps – ahead of Abercynon's 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 94.9% in Cwmbrân. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 81.1% in Cwmbrân.
Cwmbrân is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (424 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cwmbrân leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Abercynon averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,248 in Cwmbrân. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Cwmbrân.
Cwmbrân has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Cwmbrân and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Cwmbrân |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 46,845 |
| Median Age | N/A | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 33.1% |
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