Abercynon vs Taff's Well
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Abercynon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 35% lower.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Taff's Well
£249,896
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Taff's Well
96.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Taff's Well
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Taff's Well
267.4
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Taff's Well
71.5
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Taff's Well
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £161,702, Abercynon undercuts Taff's Well (£249,896) by around 35% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Taff's Well it is a flat at £128,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Taff's Well (£195,212 vs £121,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Taff's Well 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 Taff's Well. Abercynon has 0 schools and Taff's Well has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Taff's Well School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Taff's Well |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Taff's Well's 267.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 96.6% in Taff's Well. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 42.8% in Taff's Well.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (336 vs 267 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Taff's Well, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Abercynon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,117 in Taff's Well. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Taff's Well.
Taff's Well has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,441.3 in Taff's Well and £28,335 in Abercynon. Abercynon has a population of 6,376 and Taff's Well has 3,553.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Taff's Well |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 3,553 |
| Median Age | N/A | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £29,441.3 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 32.6% |
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