Abercynon vs Pontypool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Abercynon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Pontypool
£200,307
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Pontypool
101.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Pontypool
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Pontypool
303.4
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Pontypool
70.9
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Pontypool
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £161,702, Abercynon undercuts Pontypool (£200,307) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Pontypool it is a flat at £90,038.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Pontypool (£155,437 vs £121,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Pontypool 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 Pontypool. Abercynon has 0 schools and Pontypool has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Pontypool School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Pontypool |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pontypool's 303.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 94.7% in Pontypool. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 52.5% in Pontypool.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (336 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Pontypool leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Abercynon averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,248 in Pontypool. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Pontypool.
Pontypool has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Pontypool and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Pontypool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 28,766 |
| Median Age | N/A | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 33.1% |
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