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Aberdare vs Abertridwr and Senghenydd

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Abertridwr And Senghenydd offers lower property prices by roughly 9%.

Avg House Price

Aberdare

£172,897

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

£157,985

Crime Rate

Aberdare

N/A

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

85.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Aberdare

N/A

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Aberdare

355.7

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

446.7

EPC Rating

Aberdare

70

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

71.5

Median Income

Aberdare

£29,380

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

£29,441

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

The average house price in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is £157,985, which is 9% less than Aberdare at £172,897. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Abertridwr And Senghenydd it is a flat at £93,750.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Abertridwr And Senghenydd (£93,750 vs £69,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Abertridwr And Senghenydd prices grew faster — 66% vs 50%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Crime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Abertridwr And Senghenydd at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality data is not fully available for both Aberdare and Abertridwr And Senghenydd. Aberdare has 0 schools and Abertridwr And Senghenydd has 0 schools.

Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown

Abertridwr and Senghenydd School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAberdareAbertridwr and Senghenydd
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Abertridwr And Senghenydd offers faster average downloads at 446.7 Mbps, compared to 355.7 Mbps in Aberdare. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 97.8% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 85.9% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd.

Abertridwr And Senghenydd is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (447 vs 356 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Abertridwr And Senghenydd are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Aberdare. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,117 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd.

Abertridwr And Senghenydd has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,441.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and £29,380 in Aberdare. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 41.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 54% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 62.8% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd.

IndicatorAberdareAbertridwr and Senghenydd
Population37,6755,639
Median Age46.241.3
Median Household Income£29,380£29,441.3
Employment Rate54.3%54%
Owner Occupied65%62.8%
Degree-Level Qualified28.4%32.6%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Aberdare and Abertridwr And Senghenydd?
Aberdare and Abertridwr And Senghenydd are approximately 10.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Aberdare or Abertridwr And Senghenydd?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd is cheaper, with an average house price of £157,985.
Is Aberdare or Abertridwr And Senghenydd safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Aberdare or Abertridwr And Senghenydd?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Aberdare or Abertridwr And Senghenydd?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd has faster average broadband at 446.7 Mbps.

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