Abersychan vs Blaina
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Blaina is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. Abersychan has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
Blaina
£149,106
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
Blaina
114.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
Blaina
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
Blaina
121.8
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
Blaina
70.2
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
Blaina
£28,786
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Abersychan commands an average of £161,481, compared with £149,106 in Blaina – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in Blaina it is a flat at £90,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Abersychan (£197,917 vs £163,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blaina prices grew faster — 51% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAbersychan has a crime rate of 101.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Blaina at 114.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abersychan is violent-crime, while in Blaina 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 Blaina. Abersychan has 0 schools and Blaina has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
Blaina School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | Blaina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 303.4 Mbps in Abersychan and 121.8 Mbps in Blaina. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 92.7% in Blaina. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 10.9% in Blaina.
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 Blaina. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,236 in Blaina. 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.1% in Blaina.
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 Blaina. The median age is 46.5 in Abersychan and 43.8 in Blaina. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Abersychan and 53.1% in Blaina. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Abersychan versus 63.8% in Blaina. Abersychan has a population of 7,495 and Blaina has 4,553.
| Indicator | Abersychan | Blaina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 4,553 |
| 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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