Aberdare vs Bedwas
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aberdare offers lower property prices by roughly 41%.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Bedwas
£292,309
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Bedwas
85.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Bedwas
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Bedwas
446.7
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Bedwas
71.5
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Bedwas
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Aberdare more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £172,897 versus £292,309 in Bedwas. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Bedwas it is a flat at £89,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 52% pricier in Bedwas (£250,444 vs £120,617).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedwas prices grew faster — 65% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Bedwas 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 Bedwas. Aberdare has 0 schools and Bedwas has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Bedwas School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bedwas enjoy 446.7 Mbps on average, while Aberdare lags behind at 355.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 97.8% in Bedwas. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 85.9% in Bedwas.
Bedwas is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (447 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bedwas is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Aberdare's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,117 in Bedwas. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Bedwas.
Bedwas has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aberdare has a population of 37,675 while Bedwas has 6,463. Median household income is £29,441.3 in Bedwas and £29,380 in Aberdare. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 41.3 in Bedwas. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 54% in Bedwas.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 6,463 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £29,441.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 32.6% |
Location
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