Abercynon vs Tonyrefail
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abercynon is about 19% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Tonyrefail
£200,179
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Tonyrefail
37.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Tonyrefail
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Tonyrefail
226.3
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Tonyrefail
69.8
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Tonyrefail
£29,432
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercynon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,702 versus £200,179 in Tonyrefail. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Tonyrefail it is a terraced at £136,121.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Abercynon (£395,143 vs £312,466).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tonyrefail prices grew faster — 50% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Tonyrefail 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 Tonyrefail. Abercynon has 0 schools and Tonyrefail has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Tonyrefail School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Tonyrefail |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Abercynon enjoy 335.6 Mbps on average, while Tonyrefail lags behind at 226.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 98.2% in Tonyrefail. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 35% in Tonyrefail.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (336 vs 226 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abercynon is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Tonyrefail's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,204 in Tonyrefail. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Tonyrefail.
Tonyrefail has more energy-efficient housing — 59.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercynon has a population of 6,376 while Tonyrefail has 10,207. Median household income is £29,431.5 in Tonyrefail and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Tonyrefail |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 10,207 |
| Median Age | N/A | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £29,431.5 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 30% |
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