Abersychan vs Cwmbrân
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abersychan offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. Cwmbrân has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
Cwmbrân
£226,772
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
Cwmbrân
101.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
Cwmbrân
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
Cwmbrân
424.3
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
Cwmbrân
70.9
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
Cwmbrân
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abersychan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,481 versus £226,772 in Cwmbrân. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in Cwmbrân it is a flat at £113,173.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Cwmbrân (£352,502 vs £262,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cwmbrân prices grew faster — 43% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 101.8 offences per 1,000 people, Cwmbrân is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Abersychan's 101.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abersychan is violent-crime, while in Cwmbrân 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 Cwmbrân. Abersychan has 0 schools and Cwmbrân has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
Cwmbrân School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | Cwmbrân |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cwmbrân enjoy 424.3 Mbps on average, while Abersychan lags behind at 303.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 94.9% in Cwmbrân. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 81.1% in Cwmbrân.
Cwmbrân is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (424 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abersychan is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Cwmbrân's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,248 in Cwmbrân. 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Cwmbrân.
Abersychan has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abersychan has a population of 7,495 while Cwmbrân has 46,845. Median household income is £31,437 in Abersychan and £31,437 in Cwmbrân. The median age is 46.5 in Abersychan and 46.5 in Cwmbrân. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Abersychan and 54.4% in Cwmbrân.
| Indicator | Abersychan | Cwmbrân |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 46,845 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,437 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 33.1% |
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