Town comparison
Aberdare vs Ebbw Vale
Which is better to live in? 11.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Ebbw Vale is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Ebbw Vale
£157,979
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Ebbw Vale
114.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Ebbw Vale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Ebbw Vale
303.3
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Ebbw Vale
69.7
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Ebbw Vale
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £157,979, Ebbw Vale undercuts Aberdare (£172,897) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Ebbw Vale it is a flat at £66,429.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 8% pricier in Ebbw Vale (£202,742 vs £186,167).
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 Ebbw Vale 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 Ebbw Vale. Aberdare has 0 schools and Ebbw Vale has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Ebbw Vale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ebbw Vale's 303.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 97.6% in Ebbw Vale. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 50.9% in Ebbw Vale.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (356 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aberdare, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 69.7 (band C) in Ebbw Vale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,274 in Ebbw Vale. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Ebbw Vale.
Aberdare has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £29,122 in Ebbw Vale. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 44 in Ebbw Vale. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 52.2% in Ebbw Vale. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 60.1% in Ebbw Vale. Aberdare has a population of 37,675 and Ebbw Vale has 18,664.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 18,664 |
| 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% |
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