Aberdare vs Brynmawr
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aberdare offers lower property prices by roughly 0%.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Brynmawr
£173,237
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Brynmawr
114.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Brynmawr
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Brynmawr
303.3
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Brynmawr
69.7
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Brynmawr
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Aberdare more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £172,897 versus £173,237 in Brynmawr. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Brynmawr it is a flat at £77,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Brynmawr (£408,571 vs £296,808).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brynmawr prices grew faster — 78% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Brynmawr 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 Brynmawr. Aberdare has 0 schools and Brynmawr has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Brynmawr School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Brynmawr |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Brynmawr lags behind at 303.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 97.6% in Brynmawr. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 50.9% in Brynmawr.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (356 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aberdare is band C (score 70), ahead of Brynmawr's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,274 in Brynmawr. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Brynmawr.
Aberdare has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aberdare has a population of 37,675 while Brynmawr has 5,250. Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £29,122 in Brynmawr. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 44 in Brynmawr. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 52.2% in Brynmawr.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Brynmawr |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 5,250 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £29,122 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 21.6% |
Location
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