Aberdare vs Oakdale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Aberdare is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 44% lower.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Oakdale
£306,486
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Oakdale
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Oakdale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Oakdale
394.9
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Oakdale
70.8
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Oakdale
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Oakdale commands an average of £306,486, compared with £172,897 in Aberdare – a difference of 44%. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Oakdale it is a flat at £116,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Oakdale (£202,624 vs £120,617).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Oakdale 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 Oakdale. Aberdare has 0 schools and Oakdale has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Oakdale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.9 Mbps in Oakdale and 355.7 Mbps in Aberdare. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 96.5% in Oakdale. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 75.2% in Oakdale.
Oakdale is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (395 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Oakdale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Aberdare averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,199 in Oakdale. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Oakdale.
Oakdale 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 Oakdale. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 43.6 in Oakdale. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 67.5% in Oakdale. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 54% in Oakdale.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 6,126 |
| 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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