Abersychan vs New Tredegar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
New Tredegar is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 55% lower. New Tredegar has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
New Tredegar
£104,340
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
New Tredegar
85.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
New Tredegar
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
New Tredegar
126.5
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
New Tredegar
70.8
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
New Tredegar
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £104,340, New Tredegar undercuts Abersychan (£161,481) by around 55% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in New Tredegar it is a terraced at £95,916.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 57% pricier in Abersychan (£150,971 vs £95,916).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, New Tredegar prices grew faster — 58% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesNew Tredegar has a crime rate of 85.1 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 New Tredegar 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 New Tredegar. Abersychan has 0 schools and New Tredegar has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
New Tredegar School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | New Tredegar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 New Tredegar's 126.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 95.5% in New Tredegar. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 11.5% in New Tredegar.
Abersychan is the faster of the two by 140% on average download speed (303 vs 127 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Abersychan leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while New Tredegar averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,199 in New Tredegar. 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in New Tredegar.
Abersychan has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Abersychan and £28,449 in New Tredegar. The median age is 46.5 in Abersychan and 43.6 in New Tredegar. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Abersychan versus 67.5% in New Tredegar. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Abersychan and 54% in New Tredegar.
| Indicator | Abersychan | New Tredegar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 3,938 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,437 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 25.3% |
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