Town comparison
Aberdare vs Abertillery
Which is better to live in? 13.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abertillery wins on house prices with a 32% gap.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Abertillery
£131,204
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Abertillery
156.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Abertillery
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Abertillery
121.8
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Abertillery
70.2
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Abertillery
£28,786
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Aberdare commands an average of £172,897, compared with £131,204 in Abertillery – a difference of 32%. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Abertillery it is a flat at £61,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Aberdare (£69,500 vs £61,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Abertillery 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 Aberdare and Abertillery. Aberdare has 0 schools and Abertillery has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Abertillery |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 355.7 Mbps in Aberdare and 121.8 Mbps in Abertillery. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 92.7% in Abertillery. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 10.9% in Abertillery.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 192% on average download speed (356 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abertillery, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Aberdare. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,236 in Abertillery. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.1% in Abertillery.
Aberdare has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £28,785.5 in Abertillery. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 43.8 in Abertillery. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 53.1% in Abertillery. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 63.8% in Abertillery. Aberdare has a population of 37,675 and Abertillery has 10,248.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Abertillery |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 10,248 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £28,785.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 63.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 23.5% |
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