Abercynon vs Welshpool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 70.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abercynon offers lower property prices by roughly 42%.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Welshpool
£276,982
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Welshpool
55.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Welshpool
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Welshpool
278.1
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Welshpool
68.7
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Welshpool
£29,647
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abercynon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,702 versus £276,982 in Welshpool. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Welshpool it is a flat at £90,317.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Abercynon (£395,143 vs £321,767).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Welshpool 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 Welshpool. Abercynon has 0 schools and Welshpool has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Welshpool School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Welshpool |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Welshpool lags behind at 278.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 75.3% in Welshpool. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 50.4% in Welshpool.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (336 vs 278 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abercynon is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Welshpool's band C (score 68.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,554 in Welshpool. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57% in Welshpool.
Welshpool has more energy-efficient housing — 57% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abercynon has a population of 6,376 while Welshpool has 5,460. Median household income is £29,646.5 in Welshpool and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Welshpool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 5,460 |
| Median Age | N/A | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £29,646.5 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 32.2% |
Location
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