Abercynon vs Fishguard
Which is better to live in? Distance: 74.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abercynon is about 28% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Fishguard
£225,257
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Fishguard
72.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Fishguard
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Fishguard
374.3
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Fishguard
66.9
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Fishguard
£28,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abercynon is £161,702, which is 28% less than Fishguard at £225,257. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Fishguard it is a flat at £123,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Abercynon (£395,143 vs £285,599).
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 Fishguard 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 Fishguard. Abercynon has 0 schools and Fishguard has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Fishguard School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Fishguard |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fishguard offers faster average downloads at 374.3 Mbps, compared to 335.6 Mbps in Abercynon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 85% in Fishguard. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 72.4% in Fishguard.
Fishguard is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (374 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Abercynon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 66.9 (band C) in Fishguard. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,473 in Fishguard. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Fishguard.
Abercynon has more energy-efficient housing — 56.5% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,616 in Fishguard and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Fishguard |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 3,422 |
| Median Age | N/A | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £28,616 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 31.2% |
Location
Common questions
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