Abercynon vs Llanharry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abercynon offers lower property prices by roughly 38%.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Llanharry
£259,642
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Llanharry
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Llanharry
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Llanharry
427.2
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Llanharry
71
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Llanharry
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercynon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,702 versus £259,642 in Llanharry. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Llanharry it is a flat at £62,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Abercynon (£98,125 vs £62,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Llanharry 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 Llanharry. Abercynon has 0 schools and Llanharry has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Llanharry School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Llanharry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Llanharry enjoy 427.2 Mbps on average, while Abercynon lags behind at 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 94.8% in Llanharry. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 82.4% in Llanharry.
Llanharry is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (427 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Llanharry is band C (score 71), ahead of Abercynon's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,155 in Llanharry. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Llanharry.
Llanharry has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercynon has a population of 6,376 while Llanharry has 3,747. Median household income is £30,769.5 in Llanharry and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Llanharry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 3,747 |
| Median Age | N/A | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £30,769.5 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 35.8% |
Location
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