Aberdare vs Fishguard
Which is better to live in? Distance: 68.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aberdare wins on house prices with a 23% gap.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Fishguard
£225,257
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Fishguard
72.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Fishguard
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Fishguard
374.3
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Fishguard
66.9
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Fishguard
£28,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Fishguard commands an average of £225,257, compared with £172,897 in Aberdare – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Fishguard it is a flat at £123,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Fishguard (£123,500 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 Fishguard 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 Fishguard. Aberdare has 0 schools and Fishguard has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Fishguard School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Fishguard |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 374.3 Mbps in Fishguard and 355.7 Mbps in Aberdare. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 85% in Fishguard. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 72.4% in Fishguard.
Fishguard is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (374 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aberdare, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 66.9 (band C) in Fishguard. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,473 in Fishguard. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Fishguard.
Aberdare has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £28,616 in Fishguard. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 48 in Fishguard. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 51.5% in Fishguard. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 67% in Fishguard. Aberdare has a population of 37,675 and Fishguard has 3,422.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Fishguard |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 3,422 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £28,616 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 31.2% |
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