Abercynon vs Maesteg
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Maesteg is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Maesteg
£153,793
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Maesteg
70.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Maesteg
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Maesteg
446.5
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Maesteg
69.6
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Maesteg
£30,528
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Abercynon commands an average of £161,702, compared with £153,793 in Maesteg – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Maesteg it is a flat at £102,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Abercynon (£395,143 vs £303,574).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Maesteg 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 Maesteg. Abercynon has 0 schools and Maesteg has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Maesteg School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Maesteg |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.5 Mbps in Maesteg and 335.6 Mbps in Abercynon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 94% in Maesteg. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 87.9% in Maesteg.
Maesteg is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (447 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abercynon, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Maesteg. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,199 in Maesteg. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Maesteg.
Maesteg has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,528 in Maesteg and £28,335 in Abercynon. Abercynon has a population of 6,376 and Maesteg has 18,342.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Maesteg |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 18,342 |
| Median Age | N/A | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £30,528 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 30% |
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