Aberdare vs New Tredegar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
New Tredegar is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 66% lower.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
New Tredegar
£104,340
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
New Tredegar
85.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
New Tredegar
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
New Tredegar
126.5
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
New Tredegar
70.8
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
New Tredegar
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £104,340, New Tredegar undercuts Aberdare (£172,897) by around 66% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in New Tredegar it is a terraced at £95,916.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Aberdare (£120,617 vs £95,916).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, New Tredegar prices grew faster — 58% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and New Tredegar 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 New Tredegar. Aberdare has 0 schools and New Tredegar has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
New Tredegar School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | New Tredegar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 New Tredegar's 126.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 95.5% in New Tredegar. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 11.5% in New Tredegar.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 181% on average download speed (356 vs 127 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours New Tredegar, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Aberdare. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,199 in New Tredegar. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in New Tredegar.
New Tredegar has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £28,449 in New Tredegar. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 43.6 in New Tredegar. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 54% in New Tredegar. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 67.5% in New Tredegar. Aberdare has a population of 37,675 and New Tredegar has 3,938.
| Indicator | Aberdare | New Tredegar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 3,938 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 25.3% |
Location
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