Abercynon vs Nelson (Caerphilly)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abercynon offers lower property prices by roughly 28%.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Nelson (Caerphilly)
£226,037
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Nelson (Caerphilly)
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Nelson (Caerphilly)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Nelson (Caerphilly)
238.1
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Nelson (Caerphilly)
71.2
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Nelson (Caerphilly)
£29,269
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercynon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,702 versus £226,037 in Nelson (caerphilly). The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Nelson (caerphilly) it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Nelson (caerphilly) (£164,406 vs £121,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Nelson (caerphilly) prices grew faster — 63% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Nelson (caerphilly) 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 Nelson (caerphilly). Abercynon has 0 schools and Nelson (caerphilly) has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Nelson (Caerphilly) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Nelson (Caerphilly) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Abercynon enjoy 335.6 Mbps on average, while Nelson (caerphilly) lags behind at 238.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 95.4% in Nelson (caerphilly). Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 38.3% in Nelson (caerphilly).
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (336 vs 238 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Nelson (caerphilly) is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Abercynon's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,172 in Nelson (caerphilly). 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Nelson (caerphilly).
Nelson (caerphilly) has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercynon has a population of 6,376 while Nelson (caerphilly) has 4,235. Median household income is £29,268.5 in Nelson (caerphilly) and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Nelson (Caerphilly) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 4,235 |
| Median Age | N/A | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £29,268.5 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 25.1% |
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