Town comparison
Aberdare vs Aberystwyth
Which is better to live in? 55.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Aberdare offers lower property prices by roughly 28%.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Aberystwyth
£239,735
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Aberystwyth
56.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Aberystwyth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Aberystwyth
318
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Aberystwyth
66
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Aberystwyth
£29,442
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Aberdare more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £172,897 versus £239,735 in Aberystwyth. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Aberystwyth it is a flat at £175,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Aberystwyth (£175,100 vs £69,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth. Aberdare has 0 schools and Aberystwyth has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Aberystwyth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Aberystwyth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aberdare enjoy 355.7 Mbps on average, while Aberystwyth lags behind at 318.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 84.9% in Aberystwyth. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 58.6% in Aberystwyth.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (356 vs 318 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aberdare is band C (score 70), ahead of Aberystwyth's band C (score 66). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,730 in Aberystwyth. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Aberystwyth.
Aberdare has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aberdare has a population of 37,675 while Aberystwyth has 14,646. Median household income is £29,441.5 in Aberystwyth and £29,380 in Aberdare. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 48.5 in Aberystwyth. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 52% in Aberystwyth.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Aberystwyth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 14,646 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 48.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £29,441.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 33.6% |
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