Aberdare vs Tonyrefail
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aberdare wins on house prices with a 14% gap.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Tonyrefail
£200,179
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Tonyrefail
37.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Tonyrefail
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Tonyrefail
226.3
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Tonyrefail
69.8
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Tonyrefail
£29,432
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £172,897, Aberdare undercuts Tonyrefail (£200,179) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Tonyrefail it is a terraced at £136,121.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 11% pricier in Tonyrefail (£136,121 vs £120,617).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Tonyrefail 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 Tonyrefail. Aberdare has 0 schools and Tonyrefail has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Tonyrefail School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Tonyrefail |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tonyrefail's 226.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 98.2% in Tonyrefail. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 35% in Tonyrefail.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (356 vs 226 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aberdare leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Tonyrefail averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,204 in Tonyrefail. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Tonyrefail.
Aberdare has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,431.5 in Tonyrefail and £29,380 in Aberdare. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 44.4 in Tonyrefail. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 70.5% in Tonyrefail. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 53.6% in Tonyrefail.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Tonyrefail |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 10,207 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £29,431.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 30% |
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