Abersychan vs Oakdale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Abersychan is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 47% lower. Oakdale has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
Oakdale
£306,486
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
Oakdale
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
Oakdale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
Oakdale
394.9
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
Oakdale
70.8
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
Oakdale
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Oakdale commands an average of £306,486, compared with £161,481 in Abersychan – a difference of 47%. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in Oakdale it is a flat at £116,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Oakdale (£388,094 vs £262,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Oakdale prices grew faster — 41% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesOakdale has a crime rate of 84.7 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 Oakdale 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 Oakdale. Abersychan has 0 schools and Oakdale has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
Oakdale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.9 Mbps in Oakdale and 303.4 Mbps in Abersychan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 96.5% in Oakdale. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 75.2% in Oakdale.
Oakdale is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (395 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Abersychan leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Oakdale averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,199 in Oakdale. 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Oakdale.
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 Oakdale. The median age is 46.5 in Abersychan and 43.6 in Oakdale. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Abersychan versus 67.5% in Oakdale. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Abersychan and 54% in Oakdale.
| Indicator | Abersychan | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 6,126 |
| 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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