Aberdare vs Welshpool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 66.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Aberdare is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 38% lower.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Welshpool
£276,982
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Welshpool
55.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Welshpool
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Welshpool
278.1
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Welshpool
68.7
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Welshpool
£29,647
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Welshpool commands an average of £276,982, compared with £172,897 in Aberdare – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Welshpool it is a flat at £90,317.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Welshpool (£158,496 vs £120,617).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Welshpool 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 Welshpool. Aberdare has 0 schools and Welshpool has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Welshpool School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Welshpool |
|---|---|---|
| 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 278.1 Mbps in Welshpool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 75.3% in Welshpool. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 50.4% in Welshpool.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (356 vs 278 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aberdare leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Welshpool averages 68.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,554 in Welshpool. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57% in Welshpool.
Aberdare has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 57% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,646.5 in Welshpool and £29,380 in Aberdare. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 48.9 in Welshpool. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 68.1% in Welshpool. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 55.5% in Welshpool.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Welshpool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 5,460 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £29,646.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 32.2% |
Location
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