Town comparison
Aberdare vs Ystrad Mynach
Which is better to live in? 10.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Aberdare offers lower property prices by roughly 24%.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Ystrad Mynach
£226,037
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Ystrad Mynach
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Ystrad Mynach
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Ystrad Mynach
345
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Ystrad Mynach
70.8
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Ystrad Mynach
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Aberdare more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £172,897 versus £226,037 in Ystrad Mynach. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Ystrad Mynach it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Ystrad Mynach (£164,406 vs £120,617).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ystrad Mynach prices grew faster — 63% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare and Ystrad Mynach 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 Ystrad Mynach. Aberdare has 0 schools and Ystrad Mynach has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Ystrad Mynach School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Ystrad Mynach |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aberdare enjoy 355.7 Mbps on average, while Ystrad Mynach lags behind at 345.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 98% in Ystrad Mynach. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 63.4% in Ystrad Mynach.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (356 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ystrad Mynach is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Aberdare's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,199 in Ystrad Mynach. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Ystrad Mynach.
Ystrad Mynach has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aberdare has a population of 37,675 while Ystrad Mynach has 12,129. Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £28,449 in Ystrad Mynach. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 43.6 in Ystrad Mynach. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 54% in Ystrad Mynach.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Ystrad Mynach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 12,129 |
| 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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