Aberdare vs Maesteg
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Maesteg offers lower property prices by roughly 12%.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Maesteg
£153,793
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Maesteg
70.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Maesteg
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Maesteg
446.5
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Maesteg
69.6
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Maesteg
£30,528
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Maesteg is £153,793, which is 12% less than Aberdare at £172,897. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Maesteg it is a flat at £102,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Maesteg (£102,000 vs £69,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Maesteg 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 Maesteg. Aberdare has 0 schools and Maesteg has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Maesteg School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Maesteg |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Maesteg offers faster average downloads at 446.5 Mbps, compared to 355.7 Mbps in Aberdare. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 94% in Maesteg. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 87.9% in Maesteg.
Maesteg is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (447 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aberdare are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Maesteg. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,199 in Maesteg. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Maesteg.
Maesteg has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,528 in Maesteg and £29,380 in Aberdare. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 44.4 in Maesteg. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 53.6% in Maesteg. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 70.5% in Maesteg.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Maesteg |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 18,342 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £30,528 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 30% |
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