Town comparison
Aberdare vs Cardigan
Which is better to live in? 57.5 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 34% gap.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Cardigan
£261,524
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Cardigan
56.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Cardigan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Cardigan
185.6
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Cardigan
65.3
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Cardigan
£28,891
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £172,897, Aberdare undercuts Cardigan (£261,524) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Cardigan it is a terraced at £179,070.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 65% pricier in Cardigan (£200,000 vs £69,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Cardigan 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 Cardigan. Aberdare has 0 schools and Cardigan has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Cardigan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Cardigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aberdare averages 355.7 Mbps – ahead of Cardigan's 185.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 84.9% in Cardigan. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 27% in Cardigan.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 92% on average download speed (356 vs 186 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aberdare, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 65.3 (band C) in Cardigan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,614 in Cardigan. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.3% in Cardigan.
Aberdare has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 48.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £28,891 in Cardigan. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 47.7 in Cardigan. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 50.3% in Cardigan. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 67.8% in Cardigan. Aberdare has a population of 37,675 and Cardigan has 3,767.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Cardigan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 3,767 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £28,891 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 50.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 33.2% |
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