Aberdare vs Llanharan and Brynna
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
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 WalesThe 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 WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Llanharan And Brynna 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 Llanharan And Brynna. Aberdare has 0 schools and Llanharan And Brynna has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Llanharan and Brynna School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Llanharan and Brynna |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/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.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Llanharan and Brynna |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 8,106 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £30,769.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 35.8% |
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