Abercynon vs Nantyglo
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abercynon wins on house prices with a 11% gap.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Nantyglo
£181,261
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Nantyglo
114.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Nantyglo
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Nantyglo
303.3
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Nantyglo
69.7
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Nantyglo
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £161,702, Abercynon undercuts Nantyglo (£181,261) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Nantyglo it is a flat at £72,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Abercynon (£98,125 vs £72,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Nantyglo prices grew faster — 65% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Nantyglo 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 Nantyglo. Abercynon has 0 schools and Nantyglo has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Nantyglo School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Nantyglo |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Abercynon averages 335.6 Mbps – ahead of Nantyglo's 303.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 97.6% in Nantyglo. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 50.9% in Nantyglo.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (336 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abercynon, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.7 (band C) in Nantyglo. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,274 in Nantyglo. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Nantyglo.
Nantyglo has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,122 in Nantyglo and £28,335 in Abercynon. Abercynon has a population of 6,376 and Nantyglo has 4,548.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Nantyglo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 4,548 |
| Median Age | N/A | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £29,122 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 21.6% |
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