Aberdare vs Nelson (Caerphilly)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Aberdare is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Nelson (Caerphilly)
£226,037
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Nelson (Caerphilly)
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Nelson (Caerphilly)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Nelson (Caerphilly)
238.1
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Nelson (Caerphilly)
71.2
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Nelson (Caerphilly)
£29,269
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £172,897, Aberdare undercuts Nelson (caerphilly) (£226,037) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Nelson (caerphilly) it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Nelson (caerphilly) (£164,406 vs £120,617).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Nelson (caerphilly) prices grew faster — 63% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Nelson (caerphilly) 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 Nelson (caerphilly). Aberdare has 0 schools and Nelson (caerphilly) has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Nelson (Caerphilly) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Nelson (Caerphilly) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aberdare averages 355.7 Mbps – ahead of Nelson (caerphilly)'s 238.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 95.4% in Nelson (caerphilly). Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 38.3% in Nelson (caerphilly).
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (356 vs 238 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Nelson (caerphilly) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Aberdare averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,172 in Nelson (caerphilly). 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Nelson (caerphilly).
Nelson (caerphilly) has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £29,268.5 in Nelson (caerphilly). The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 43.2 in Nelson (caerphilly). Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 65% in Nelson (caerphilly). Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 53.9% in Nelson (caerphilly).
| Indicator | Aberdare | Nelson (Caerphilly) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 4,235 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £29,268.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 25.1% |
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