Town comparison
Abersychan vs Ebbw Vale
Which is better to live in? 7.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Ebbw Vale is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Abersychan has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
Ebbw Vale
£157,979
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
Ebbw Vale
114.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
Ebbw Vale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
Ebbw Vale
303.3
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
Ebbw Vale
69.7
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
Ebbw Vale
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £157,979, Ebbw Vale undercuts Abersychan (£161,481) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in Ebbw Vale it is a flat at £66,429.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Abersychan (£100,000 vs £66,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abersychan prices grew faster — 39% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAbersychan has a crime rate of 101.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Ebbw Vale at 114.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abersychan is violent-crime, while in Ebbw Vale 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 Ebbw Vale. Abersychan has 0 schools and Ebbw Vale has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
Ebbw Vale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ebbw Vale's 303.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 97.6% in Ebbw Vale. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 50.9% in Ebbw Vale.
Abersychan is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (303 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Abersychan leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Ebbw Vale averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,274 in Ebbw Vale. 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Ebbw Vale.
Abersychan has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Abersychan and £29,122 in Ebbw Vale. The median age is 46.5 in Abersychan and 44 in Ebbw Vale. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Abersychan versus 60.1% in Ebbw Vale. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Abersychan and 52.2% in Ebbw Vale.
| Indicator | Abersychan | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 18,664 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,437 | £29,122 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 21.6% |
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