Abercynon vs Ystrad Mynach
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abercynon wins on house prices with a 28% gap.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Ystrad Mynach
£226,037
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Ystrad Mynach
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Ystrad Mynach
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Ystrad Mynach
345
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Ystrad Mynach
70.8
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Ystrad Mynach
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £161,702, Abercynon undercuts Ystrad Mynach (£226,037) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Ystrad Mynach it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Ystrad Mynach (£164,406 vs £121,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ystrad Mynach prices grew faster — 63% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Ystrad Mynach 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 Ystrad Mynach. Abercynon has 0 schools and Ystrad Mynach has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Ystrad Mynach School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Ystrad Mynach |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ystrad Mynach averages 345.0 Mbps – ahead of Abercynon's 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 98% in Ystrad Mynach. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 63.4% in Ystrad Mynach.
Ystrad Mynach is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (345 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ystrad Mynach, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Abercynon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,199 in Ystrad Mynach. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Ystrad Mynach.
Ystrad Mynach has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,449 in Ystrad Mynach and £28,335 in Abercynon. Abercynon has a population of 6,376 and Ystrad Mynach has 12,129.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Ystrad Mynach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 12,129 |
| Median Age | N/A | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 25.3% |
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