Town comparison
Aberdare vs Llantrisant
Which is better to live in? 12.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Aberdare offers lower property prices by roughly 33%.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Llantrisant
£257,396
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Llantrisant
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Llantrisant
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Llantrisant
427.2
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Llantrisant
71
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Llantrisant
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Aberdare more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £172,897 versus £257,396 in Llantrisant. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Llantrisant it is a flat at £150,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Llantrisant (£150,833 vs £69,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Llantrisant 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 Llantrisant. Aberdare has 0 schools and Llantrisant has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Llantrisant School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Llantrisant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Llantrisant enjoy 427.2 Mbps on average, while Aberdare lags behind at 355.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 94.8% in Llantrisant. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 82.4% in Llantrisant.
Llantrisant is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (427 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Llantrisant is band C (score 71), ahead of Aberdare's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,155 in Llantrisant. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Llantrisant.
Llantrisant has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aberdare has a population of 37,675 while Llantrisant has 4,196. Median household income is £30,769.5 in Llantrisant and £29,380 in Aberdare. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 42.8 in Llantrisant. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 54.5% in Llantrisant.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Llantrisant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 4,196 |
| 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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