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Aberdare vs Llanharan and Brynna

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Aberdare offers lower property prices by roughly 32%.

Avg House Price

Aberdare

£172,897

Llanharan and Brynna

£252,709

Crime Rate

Aberdare

N/A

Llanharan and Brynna

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Aberdare

N/A

Llanharan and Brynna

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Aberdare

355.7

Llanharan and Brynna

427.2

EPC Rating

Aberdare

70

Llanharan and Brynna

71

Median Income

Aberdare

£29,380

Llanharan and Brynna

£30,770

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

The average house price in Aberdare is £172,897, which is 32% less than Llanharan And Brynna at £252,709. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Llanharan And Brynna it is a terraced at £186,654.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Llanharan And Brynna (£186,654 vs £120,617).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Llanharan And Brynna prices grew faster — 64% vs 50%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Crime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Llanharan And Brynna at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality data is not fully available for both Aberdare and Llanharan And Brynna. Aberdare has 0 schools and Llanharan And Brynna has 0 schools.

Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown

Llanharan and Brynna School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAberdareLlanharan and Brynna
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Llanharan And Brynna offers faster average downloads at 427.2 Mbps, compared to 355.7 Mbps in Aberdare. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 94.8% in Llanharan And Brynna. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 82.4% in Llanharan And Brynna.

Llanharan And Brynna is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (427 vs 356 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Llanharan And Brynna are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Aberdare. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,155 in Llanharan And Brynna. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Llanharan And Brynna.

Llanharan And Brynna has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,769.5 in Llanharan And Brynna and £29,380 in Aberdare. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 42.8 in Llanharan And Brynna. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 54.5% in Llanharan And Brynna. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 66.8% in Llanharan And Brynna.

IndicatorAberdareLlanharan and Brynna
Population37,6758,106
Median Age46.242.8
Median Household Income£29,380£30,769.5
Employment Rate54.3%54.5%
Owner Occupied65%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified28.4%35.8%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Aberdare and Llanharan And Brynna?
Aberdare and Llanharan And Brynna are approximately 12.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Aberdare or Llanharan And Brynna?
Aberdare is cheaper, with an average house price of £172,897.
Is Aberdare or Llanharan And Brynna safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Aberdare or Llanharan And Brynna?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Aberdare or Llanharan And Brynna?
Llanharan And Brynna has faster average broadband at 427.2 Mbps.

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