Town comparison
Aberdare vs Caerphilly
Which is better to live in? 13.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aberdare wins on house prices with a 31% gap.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Caerphilly
£249,896
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Caerphilly
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Caerphilly
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Caerphilly
446.7
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Caerphilly
71.5
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Caerphilly
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Caerphilly commands an average of £249,896, compared with £172,897 in Aberdare – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Caerphilly it is a flat at £128,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Caerphilly (£128,824 vs £69,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly. Aberdare has 0 schools and Caerphilly has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Caerphilly School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.7 Mbps in Caerphilly and 355.7 Mbps in Aberdare. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 97.8% in Caerphilly. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 85.9% in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (447 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Caerphilly leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Aberdare averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,117 in Caerphilly. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly and £29,380 in Aberdare. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 41.3 in Caerphilly. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 62.8% in Caerphilly. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 54% in Caerphilly.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 33,104 |
| 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% |
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