Town comparison
Aberdare vs Mountain Ash
Which is better to live in? 3.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Mountain Ash offers lower property prices by roughly 49%.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Mountain Ash
£115,858
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Mountain Ash
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Mountain Ash
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Mountain Ash
335.6
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Mountain Ash
69.9
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Mountain Ash
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Mountain Ash is £115,858, which is 49% less than Aberdare at £172,897. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Mountain Ash it is a flat at £57,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 37% pricier in Aberdare (£186,167 vs £135,780).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mountain Ash prices grew faster — 55% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash. Aberdare has 0 schools and Mountain Ash has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Mountain Ash School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aberdare offers faster average downloads at 355.7 Mbps, compared to 335.6 Mbps in Mountain Ash. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 98% in Mountain Ash. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 61.1% in Mountain Ash.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (356 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aberdare are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Mountain Ash. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,208 in Mountain Ash. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Mountain Ash.
Aberdare has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £28,335 in Mountain Ash.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 13,002 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | N/A |
Location
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