Abercynon vs Oakdale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abercynon is about 47% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Oakdale
£306,486
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Oakdale
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Oakdale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Oakdale
394.9
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Oakdale
70.8
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Oakdale
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercynon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,702 versus £306,486 in Oakdale. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Oakdale it is a flat at £116,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Oakdale (£202,624 vs £121,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Oakdale 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 Oakdale. Abercynon has 0 schools and Oakdale has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Oakdale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Oakdale enjoy 394.9 Mbps on average, while Abercynon lags behind at 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 96.5% in Oakdale. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 75.2% in Oakdale.
Oakdale is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (395 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Oakdale is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Abercynon's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,199 in Oakdale. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Oakdale.
Oakdale has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercynon has a population of 6,376 while Oakdale has 6,126. Median household income is £28,449 in Oakdale and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 6,126 |
| 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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