Town comparison
Abersychan vs Abertillery
Which is better to live in? 3.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abertillery wins on house prices with a 23% gap. Abersychan has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
Abertillery
£131,204
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
Abertillery
156.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
Abertillery
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
Abertillery
121.8
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
Abertillery
70.2
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
Abertillery
£28,786
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £131,204, Abertillery undercuts Abersychan (£161,481) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in Abertillery it is a flat at £61,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Abersychan (£100,000 vs £61,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Abersychan experience less crime overall, with a rate of 101.9 per 1,000 versus 156.6 per 1,000 in Abertillery. The most common crime category in Abersychan is violent-crime, while in Abertillery it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Abersychan and Abertillery. Abersychan has 0 schools and Abertillery has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | Abertillery |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Abersychan averages 303.4 Mbps – ahead of Abertillery's 121.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 92.7% in Abertillery. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 10.9% in Abertillery.
Abersychan is the faster of the two by 149% on average download speed (303 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abersychan, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Abertillery. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,236 in Abertillery. 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.1% in Abertillery.
Abersychan has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Abersychan and £28,785.5 in Abertillery. The median age is 46.5 in Abersychan and 43.8 in Abertillery. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Abersychan and 53.1% in Abertillery. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Abersychan versus 63.8% in Abertillery. Abersychan has a population of 7,495 and Abertillery has 10,248.
| Indicator | Abersychan | Abertillery |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 10,248 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,437 | £28,785.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 63.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 23.5% |
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