Abercynon vs Ferndale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ferndale offers lower property prices by roughly 58%.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Ferndale
£102,662
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Ferndale
107.6
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Ferndale
69.9
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Ferndale
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Ferndale is £102,662, which is 58% less than Abercynon at £161,702. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Ferndale it is a terraced at £92,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 92% pricier in Abercynon (£395,143 vs £205,600).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ferndale prices grew faster — 67% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Ferndale 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 Ferndale. Abercynon has 0 schools and Ferndale has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Ferndale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Abercynon offers faster average downloads at 335.6 Mbps, compared to 107.6 Mbps in Ferndale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 97% in Ferndale. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 6.9% in Ferndale.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 212% on average download speed (336 vs 108 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Abercynon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Ferndale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,208 in Ferndale. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Ferndale.
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 Ferndale.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 4,301 |
| 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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