Abersychan vs Bedwas
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abersychan is about 45% cheaper on average. Bedwas has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
Bedwas
£292,309
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
Bedwas
85.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
Bedwas
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
Bedwas
446.7
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
Bedwas
71.5
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
Bedwas
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abersychan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,481 versus £292,309 in Bedwas. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in Bedwas it is a flat at £89,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Bedwas (£250,444 vs £150,971).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedwas prices grew faster — 65% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Bedwas (85.1 per 1,000) compared to Abersychan (101.9 per 1,000), a 20% difference. The most common crime category in Abersychan is violent-crime, while in Bedwas 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 Bedwas. Abersychan has 0 schools and Bedwas has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
Bedwas School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bedwas enjoy 446.7 Mbps on average, while Abersychan lags behind at 303.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 97.8% in Bedwas. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 85.9% in Bedwas.
Bedwas is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (447 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bedwas is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Abersychan's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,117 in Bedwas. 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Bedwas.
Abersychan has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abersychan has a population of 7,495 while Bedwas has 6,463. Median household income is £31,437 in Abersychan and £29,441.3 in Bedwas. The median age is 46.5 in Abersychan and 41.3 in Bedwas. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Abersychan and 54% in Bedwas.
| Indicator | Abersychan | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 6,463 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,437 | £29,441.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 32.6% |
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