Abercynon vs Llantrisant
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abercynon wins on house prices with a 37% gap.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Llantrisant
£257,396
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Llantrisant
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Llantrisant
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Llantrisant
427.2
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Llantrisant
71
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Llantrisant
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £161,702, Abercynon undercuts Llantrisant (£257,396) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Llantrisant it is a flat at £150,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 49% pricier in Llantrisant (£238,500 vs £121,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Llantrisant 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 Llantrisant. Abercynon has 0 schools and Llantrisant has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Llantrisant School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Llantrisant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Llantrisant averages 427.2 Mbps – ahead of Abercynon's 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 94.8% in Llantrisant. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 82.4% in Llantrisant.
Llantrisant is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (427 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Llantrisant leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Abercynon averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,155 in Llantrisant. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Llantrisant.
Llantrisant has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,769.5 in Llantrisant and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Llantrisant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 4,196 |
| 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% |
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