Abersychan vs Nelson (Caerphilly)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Abersychan is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. Nelson (caerphilly) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
Nelson (Caerphilly)
£226,037
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
Nelson (Caerphilly)
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
Nelson (Caerphilly)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
Nelson (Caerphilly)
238.1
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
Nelson (Caerphilly)
71.2
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
Nelson (Caerphilly)
£29,269
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Nelson (caerphilly) commands an average of £226,037, compared with £161,481 in Abersychan – a difference of 29%. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in Nelson (caerphilly) it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Nelson (caerphilly) (£336,812 vs £262,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Nelson (caerphilly) prices grew faster — 63% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesNelson (caerphilly) has a crime rate of 85 per 1,000 residents, which is 20% lower than Abersychan at 101.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abersychan is violent-crime, while in Nelson (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 Nelson (caerphilly). Abersychan has 0 schools and Nelson (caerphilly) has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
Nelson (Caerphilly) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | Nelson (Caerphilly) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 303.4 Mbps in Abersychan and 238.1 Mbps in Nelson (caerphilly). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 95.4% in Nelson (caerphilly). Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 38.3% in Nelson (caerphilly).
Abersychan is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (303 vs 238 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Nelson (caerphilly), scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Abersychan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,172 in Nelson (caerphilly). 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Nelson (caerphilly).
Nelson (caerphilly) has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Abersychan and £29,268.5 in Nelson (caerphilly). The median age is 46.5 in Abersychan and 43.2 in Nelson (caerphilly). Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Abersychan and 53.9% in Nelson (caerphilly). Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Abersychan versus 65% in Nelson (caerphilly). Abersychan has a population of 7,495 and Nelson (caerphilly) has 4,235.
| Indicator | Abersychan | Nelson (Caerphilly) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 4,235 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,437 | £29,268.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 25.1% |
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