Town comparison
Abersychan vs Caerphilly
Which is better to live in? 12.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abersychan wins on house prices with a 35% gap. Caerphilly has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
Caerphilly
£249,896
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
Caerphilly
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
Caerphilly
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
Caerphilly
446.7
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
Caerphilly
71.5
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
Caerphilly
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Caerphilly commands an average of £249,896, compared with £161,481 in Abersychan – a difference of 35%. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in Caerphilly it is a flat at £128,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Caerphilly (£371,974 vs £262,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caerphilly prices grew faster — 44% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Caerphilly experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.9 per 1,000 versus 101.9 per 1,000 in Abersychan. The most common crime category in Abersychan is violent-crime, while in Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly. Abersychan has 0 schools and Caerphilly has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
Caerphilly School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.7 Mbps in Caerphilly and 303.4 Mbps in Abersychan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 97.8% in Caerphilly. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 85.9% in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (447 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Caerphilly leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Abersychan averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,117 in Caerphilly. 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Caerphilly.
Abersychan has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Abersychan and £29,441.3 in Caerphilly. The median age is 46.5 in Abersychan and 41.3 in Caerphilly. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Abersychan versus 62.8% in Caerphilly. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Abersychan and 54% in Caerphilly.
| Indicator | Abersychan | Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 33,104 |
| 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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