Aberdare vs Nantyglo
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aberdare offers lower property prices by roughly 5%.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Nantyglo
£181,261
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Nantyglo
114.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Nantyglo
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Nantyglo
303.3
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Nantyglo
69.7
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Nantyglo
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Aberdare is £172,897, which is 5% less than Nantyglo at £181,261. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Nantyglo it is a flat at £72,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Aberdare (£186,167 vs £166,833).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Nantyglo prices grew faster — 65% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Nantyglo 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 Nantyglo. Aberdare has 0 schools and Nantyglo has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Nantyglo School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Nantyglo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 303.3 Mbps in Nantyglo. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 97.6% in Nantyglo. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 50.9% in Nantyglo.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (356 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aberdare are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.7 (band C) in Nantyglo. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,274 in Nantyglo. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Nantyglo.
Aberdare has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £29,122 in Nantyglo. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 44 in Nantyglo. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 52.2% in Nantyglo. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 60.1% in Nantyglo.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Nantyglo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 4,548 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £29,122 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 21.6% |
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