Abercynon vs New Tredegar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in New Tredegar is about 55% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
New Tredegar
£104,340
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
New Tredegar
85.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
New Tredegar
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
New Tredegar
126.5
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
New Tredegar
70.8
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
New Tredegar
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in New Tredegar is £104,340, which is 55% less than Abercynon at £161,702. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in New Tredegar it is a terraced at £95,916.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Abercynon (£395,143 vs £306,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, New Tredegar prices grew faster — 58% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and New Tredegar 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 New Tredegar. Abercynon has 0 schools and New Tredegar has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
New Tredegar School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | New Tredegar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Abercynon offers faster average downloads at 335.6 Mbps, compared to 126.5 Mbps in New Tredegar. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 95.5% in New Tredegar. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 11.5% in New Tredegar.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 165% on average download speed (336 vs 127 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in New Tredegar are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Abercynon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,199 in New Tredegar. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in New Tredegar.
New Tredegar has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,449 in New Tredegar and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | New Tredegar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 3,938 |
| Median Age | N/A | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 25.3% |
Location
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