Town comparison
Abersychan vs Mountain Ash
Which is better to live in? 13.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Mountain Ash is about 39% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
Mountain Ash
£115,858
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
Mountain Ash
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
Mountain Ash
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
Mountain Ash
335.6
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
Mountain Ash
69.9
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
Mountain Ash
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Mountain Ash is £115,858, which is 39% less than Abersychan at £161,481. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in Mountain Ash it is a flat at £57,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 75% pricier in Abersychan (£100,000 vs £57,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mountain Ash prices grew faster — 55% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abersychan and Mountain Ash at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Abersychan and Mountain Ash. Abersychan has 0 schools and Mountain Ash has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
Mountain Ash School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Mountain Ash offers faster average downloads at 335.6 Mbps, compared to 303.4 Mbps in Abersychan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 98% in Mountain Ash. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 61.1% in Mountain Ash.
Mountain Ash is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (336 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Abersychan are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Mountain Ash. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,208 in Mountain Ash. 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Mountain Ash.
Abersychan has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Abersychan and £28,335 in Mountain Ash.
| Indicator | Abersychan | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 13,002 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £31,437 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | N/A |
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