Town comparison
Aberdare vs Pen-pedair-heol
Which is better to live in? 9.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Aberdare is about 24% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Pen-pedair-heol
£226,037
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Pen-pedair-heol
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Pen-pedair-heol
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Pen-pedair-heol
345
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Pen-pedair-heol
70.8
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Pen-pedair-heol
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Aberdare is £172,897, which is 24% less than Pen Pedair Heol at £226,037. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Pen Pedair Heol it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Pen Pedair Heol (£164,406 vs £120,617).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pen Pedair Heol prices grew faster — 63% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Pen Pedair Heol 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 Pen Pedair Heol. Aberdare has 0 schools and Pen Pedair Heol has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Pen-pedair-heol School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Pen-pedair-heol |
|---|---|---|
| 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 345.0 Mbps in Pen Pedair Heol. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 98% in Pen Pedair Heol. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 63.4% in Pen Pedair Heol.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (356 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Pen Pedair Heol are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Aberdare. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,199 in Pen Pedair Heol. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Pen Pedair Heol.
Pen Pedair Heol 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 Pen Pedair Heol. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 43.6 in Pen Pedair Heol. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 54% in Pen Pedair Heol. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 67.5% in Pen Pedair Heol.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Pen-pedair-heol |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 3,787 |
| 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% |
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