Abercynon vs Rogerstone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abercynon wins on house prices with a 52% gap.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Rogerstone
£335,571
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Rogerstone
108.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Rogerstone
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Rogerstone
410.6
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Rogerstone
71.9
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Rogerstone
£29,697
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £161,702, Abercynon undercuts Rogerstone (£335,571) by around 52% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Rogerstone it is a flat at £152,964.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Rogerstone (£203,096 vs £121,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rogerstone prices grew faster — 53% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Rogerstone 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 Rogerstone. Abercynon has 0 schools and Rogerstone has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Rogerstone School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Rogerstone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Rogerstone averages 410.6 Mbps – ahead of Abercynon's 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 95.8% in Rogerstone. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 78.2% in Rogerstone.
Rogerstone is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (411 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Rogerstone, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Abercynon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,107 in Rogerstone. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.7% in Rogerstone.
Rogerstone has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,696.5 in Rogerstone and £28,335 in Abercynon. Abercynon has a population of 6,376 and Rogerstone has 7,546.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Rogerstone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 7,546 |
| Median Age | N/A | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £29,696.5 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 28.1% |
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