Aberdare vs Cwmavon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cwmavon wins on house prices with a 5% gap.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Cwmavon
£164,826
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Cwmavon
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Cwmavon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Cwmavon
444.4
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Cwmavon
73.7
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Cwmavon
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £164,826, Cwmavon undercuts Aberdare (£172,897) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Cwmavon it is a flat at £66,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 26% pricier in Aberdare (£186,167 vs £147,421).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Cwmavon 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 Cwmavon. Aberdare has 0 schools and Cwmavon has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Cwmavon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Cwmavon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cwmavon averages 444.4 Mbps – ahead of Aberdare's 355.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 98.8% in Cwmavon. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 86.8% in Cwmavon.
Cwmavon is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (444 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cwmavon, scoring 73.7 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Aberdare. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,178 in Cwmavon. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.5% in Cwmavon.
Cwmavon has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,770 in Cwmavon and £29,380 in Aberdare. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 44.5 in Cwmavon. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 50.5% in Cwmavon. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 66.5% in Cwmavon. Aberdare has a population of 37,675 and Cwmavon has 4,185.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Cwmavon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 4,185 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £30,770 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 50.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 25.8% |
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