Aberdare vs Llanharry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Aberdare is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Llanharry
£259,642
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Llanharry
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Llanharry
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Llanharry
427.2
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Llanharry
71
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Llanharry
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £172,897, Aberdare undercuts Llanharry (£259,642) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Llanharry it is a flat at £62,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Llanharry (£200,145 vs £120,617).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Llanharry 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 Llanharry. Aberdare has 0 schools and Llanharry has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Llanharry School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Llanharry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Llanharry averages 427.2 Mbps – ahead of Aberdare's 355.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 94.8% in Llanharry. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 82.4% in Llanharry.
Llanharry is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (427 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Llanharry leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Aberdare averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,155 in Llanharry. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Llanharry.
Llanharry 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 Llanharry and £29,380 in Aberdare. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 42.8 in Llanharry. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 66.8% in Llanharry. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 54.5% in Llanharry.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Llanharry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 3,747 |
| 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% |
Location
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