Abercynon vs Ebbw Vale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ebbw Vale is about 2% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Ebbw Vale
£157,979
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Ebbw Vale
114.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Ebbw Vale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Ebbw Vale
303.3
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Ebbw Vale
69.7
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Ebbw Vale
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Ebbw Vale more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £157,979 versus £161,702 in Abercynon. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Ebbw Vale it is a flat at £66,429.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Abercynon (£98,125 vs £66,429).
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 Ebbw Vale 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 Ebbw Vale. Abercynon has 0 schools and Ebbw Vale has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Ebbw Vale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ebbw Vale lags behind at 303.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 97.6% in Ebbw Vale. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 50.9% in Ebbw Vale.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (336 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abercynon is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Ebbw Vale's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,274 in Ebbw Vale. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Ebbw Vale.
Ebbw Vale has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercynon has a population of 6,376 while Ebbw Vale has 18,664. Median household income is £29,122 in Ebbw Vale and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 18,664 |
| Median Age | N/A | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £29,122 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 21.6% |
Location
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