Aberdare vs Ferndale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Ferndale is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 68% lower.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Ferndale
£102,662
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Ferndale
107.6
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Ferndale
69.9
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Ferndale
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £102,662, Ferndale undercuts Aberdare (£172,897) by around 68% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Ferndale it is a terraced at £92,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 73% pricier in Aberdare (£186,167 vs £107,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ferndale prices grew faster — 67% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Ferndale 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 Ferndale. Aberdare has 0 schools and Ferndale has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Ferndale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ferndale's 107.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 97% in Ferndale. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 6.9% in Ferndale.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 231% on average download speed (356 vs 108 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aberdare leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Ferndale averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,208 in Ferndale. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Ferndale.
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 Ferndale.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 4,301 |
| 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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