Aberdare vs Taff's Well
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aberdare is about 31% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Taff's Well
£249,896
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Taff's Well
96.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Taff's Well
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Taff's Well
267.4
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Taff's Well
71.5
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Taff's Well
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Aberdare is £172,897, which is 31% less than Taff's Well at £249,896. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Taff's Well it is a flat at £128,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Taff's Well (£128,824 vs £69,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Taff's Well 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 Taff's Well. Aberdare has 0 schools and Taff's Well has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Taff's Well School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Taff's Well |
|---|---|---|
| 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 267.4 Mbps in Taff's Well. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 96.6% in Taff's Well. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 42.8% in Taff's Well.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (356 vs 267 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Taff's Well are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Aberdare. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,117 in Taff's Well. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Taff's Well.
Taff's Well has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,441.3 in Taff's Well and £29,380 in Aberdare. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 41.3 in Taff's Well. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 54% in Taff's Well. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 62.8% in Taff's Well.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Taff's Well |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 3,553 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £29,441.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 32.6% |
Location
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