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Abercynon vs Pen-pedair-heol

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Abercynon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower.

Avg House Price

Abercynon

£161,702

Pen-pedair-heol

£226,037

Crime Rate

Abercynon

N/A

Pen-pedair-heol

85.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abercynon

N/A

Pen-pedair-heol

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Abercynon

335.6

Pen-pedair-heol

345

EPC Rating

Abercynon

69.9

Pen-pedair-heol

70.8

Median Income

Abercynon

£28,335

Pen-pedair-heol

£28,449

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

At £161,702, Abercynon undercuts Pen Pedair Heol (£226,037) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Pen Pedair Heol it is a terraced at £164,406.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Pen Pedair Heol (£164,406 vs £121,672).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Pen Pedair Heol prices grew faster — 63% vs 48%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Crime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Pen Pedair Heol at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality data is not fully available for both Abercynon and Pen Pedair Heol. Abercynon has 0 schools and Pen Pedair Heol has 0 schools.

Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown

Pen-pedair-heol School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAbercynonPen-pedair-heol
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Pen Pedair Heol averages 345.0 Mbps – ahead of Abercynon's 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 98% in Pen Pedair Heol. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 63.4% in Pen Pedair Heol.

Pen Pedair Heol is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (345 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Pen Pedair Heol leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Abercynon averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,199 in Pen Pedair Heol. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Pen Pedair Heol.

Pen Pedair Heol 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 Pen Pedair Heol and £28,335 in Abercynon.

IndicatorAbercynonPen-pedair-heol
Population6,3763,787
Median AgeN/A43.6
Median Household Income£28,335£28,449
Employment RateN/A54%
Owner OccupiedN/A67.5%
Degree-Level QualifiedN/A25.3%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abercynon and Pen Pedair Heol?
Abercynon and Pen Pedair Heol are approximately 4.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abercynon or Pen Pedair Heol?
Abercynon is cheaper, with an average house price of £161,702.
Is Abercynon or Pen Pedair Heol safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Abercynon or Pen Pedair Heol?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Abercynon or Pen Pedair Heol?
Pen Pedair Heol has faster average broadband at 345.0 Mbps.

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