Abercynon vs Pwllheli
Which is better to live in? Distance: 96.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abercynon offers lower property prices by roughly 44%.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Pwllheli
£290,775
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Pwllheli
69.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Pwllheli
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Pwllheli
281.8
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Pwllheli
63.6
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Pwllheli
£24,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abercynon is £161,702, which is 44% less than Pwllheli at £290,775. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Pwllheli it is a flat at £163,571.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Pwllheli (£163,571 vs £98,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Pwllheli 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 Pwllheli. Abercynon has 0 schools and Pwllheli has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Pwllheli School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Pwllheli |
|---|---|---|
| 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 281.8 Mbps in Pwllheli. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 81.8% in Pwllheli. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 50.4% in Pwllheli.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (336 vs 282 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Abercynon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 63.6 (band D) in Pwllheli. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,572 in Pwllheli. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 43.2% in Pwllheli.
Abercynon has more energy-efficient housing — 56.5% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,335 in Abercynon and £24,186 in Pwllheli.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Pwllheli |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 3,622 |
| Median Age | N/A | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £24,186 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 34.5% |
Location
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