Abercynon vs Risca
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abercynon wins on house prices with a 17% gap.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Risca
£194,731
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Risca
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Risca
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Risca
419.6
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Risca
70.7
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Risca
£28,906
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £161,702, Abercynon undercuts Risca (£194,731) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Risca it is a terraced at £171,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Risca (£171,611 vs £121,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Risca prices grew faster — 64% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Risca 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 Risca. Abercynon has 0 schools and Risca has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Risca School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Risca |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Risca averages 419.6 Mbps – ahead of Abercynon's 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 97.1% in Risca. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 80.8% in Risca.
Risca is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (420 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Risca, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Abercynon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,193 in Risca. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Risca.
Risca has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,905.7 in Risca and £28,335 in Abercynon. Abercynon has a population of 6,376 and Risca has 15,194.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Risca |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 15,194 |
| Median Age | N/A | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £28,905.7 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 24.6% |
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