Town comparison
Aberdare vs Church Village
Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Aberdare offers lower property prices by roughly 34%.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Church Village
£260,280
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Church Village
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Church Village
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Church Village
450.2
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Church Village
69.9
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Church Village
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Aberdare is £172,897, which is 34% less than Church Village at £260,280. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Church Village it is a flat at £131,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 47% pricier in Church Village (£131,667 vs £69,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Church Village 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 Church Village. Aberdare has 0 schools and Church Village has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Church Village School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Church Village |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Church Village offers faster average downloads at 450.2 Mbps, compared to 355.7 Mbps in Aberdare. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 98.1% in Church Village. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 87.3% in Church Village.
Church Village is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (450 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aberdare are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Church Village. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,208 in Church Village. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Church Village.
Aberdare has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £28,335 in Church Village.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Church Village |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 14,162 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | N/A |
Location
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