Aberdare vs Pwllheli
Which is better to live in? Distance: 90.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Aberdare is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 41% lower.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Pwllheli
£290,775
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Pwllheli
69.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Pwllheli
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Pwllheli
281.8
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Pwllheli
63.6
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Pwllheli
£24,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Pwllheli commands an average of £290,775, compared with £172,897 in Aberdare – a difference of 41%. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Pwllheli it is a flat at £163,571.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 58% pricier in Pwllheli (£163,571 vs £69,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Pwllheli 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 Pwllheli. Aberdare has 0 schools and Pwllheli has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Pwllheli School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Pwllheli |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 355.7 Mbps in Aberdare and 281.8 Mbps in Pwllheli. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 81.8% in Pwllheli. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 50.4% in Pwllheli.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (356 vs 282 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aberdare, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 63.6 (band D) in Pwllheli. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,572 in Pwllheli. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 43.2% in Pwllheli.
Aberdare has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £24,186 in Pwllheli. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 46.1 in Pwllheli. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 52.9% in Pwllheli. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 65.4% in Pwllheli. Aberdare has a population of 37,675 and Pwllheli has 3,622.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Pwllheli |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 3,622 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £24,186 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 34.5% |
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