Abersychan vs Nantyglo
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abersychan is about 11% cheaper on average. Abersychan has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
Nantyglo
£181,261
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
Nantyglo
114.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
Nantyglo
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
Nantyglo
303.3
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
Nantyglo
69.7
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
Nantyglo
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abersychan is £161,481, which is 11% less than Nantyglo at £181,261. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in Nantyglo it is a flat at £72,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Abersychan (£100,000 vs £72,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Nantyglo prices grew faster — 65% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 101.9 offences per 1,000 people, Abersychan is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Nantyglo's 114.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abersychan is violent-crime, while in Nantyglo 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 Nantyglo. Abersychan has 0 schools and Nantyglo has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
Nantyglo School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | Nantyglo |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Abersychan offers faster average downloads at 303.4 Mbps, compared to 303.3 Mbps in Nantyglo. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 97.6% in Nantyglo. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 50.9% in Nantyglo.
Abersychan is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (303 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 69.7 (band C) in Nantyglo. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,274 in Nantyglo. 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Nantyglo.
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 Nantyglo. The median age is 46.5 in Abersychan and 44 in Nantyglo. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Abersychan and 52.2% in Nantyglo. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Abersychan versus 60.1% in Nantyglo.
| Indicator | Abersychan | Nantyglo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 4,548 |
| 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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