Abercynon vs Mountain Ash
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Mountain Ash wins on house prices with a 40% gap.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Mountain Ash
£115,858
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Mountain Ash
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Mountain Ash
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Mountain Ash
335.6
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Mountain Ash
69.9
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Mountain Ash
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Abercynon commands an average of £161,702, compared with £115,858 in Mountain Ash – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Mountain Ash it is a flat at £57,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 72% pricier in Abercynon (£98,125 vs £57,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mountain Ash prices grew faster — 55% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash. Abercynon has 0 schools and Mountain Ash has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Mountain Ash School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 335.6 Mbps in Abercynon and 335.6 Mbps in Mountain Ash. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 98% in Mountain Ash. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 61.1% in Mountain Ash.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (336 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abercynon, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Mountain Ash. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,208 in Mountain Ash. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Mountain Ash.
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 Mountain Ash. Abercynon has a population of 6,376 and Mountain Ash has 13,002.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 13,002 |
| 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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