Abersychan vs Pontypool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abersychan offers lower property prices by roughly 19%. Abersychan has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
Pontypool
£200,307
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
Pontypool
101.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
Pontypool
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
Pontypool
303.4
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
Pontypool
70.9
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
Pontypool
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abersychan is £161,481, which is 19% less than Pontypool at £200,307. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in Pontypool it is a flat at £90,038.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Pontypool (£340,932 vs £262,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abersychan prices grew faster — 39% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Abersychan (101.9 per 1,000) compared to Pontypool (101.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Abersychan is violent-crime, while in Pontypool 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 Pontypool. Abersychan has 0 schools and Pontypool has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
Pontypool School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | Pontypool |
|---|---|---|
| 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 303.4 Mbps in Pontypool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 94.7% in Pontypool. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 52.5% in Pontypool.
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 70.9 (band C) in Pontypool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,248 in Pontypool. 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Pontypool.
Abersychan has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Abersychan and £31,437 in Pontypool. The median age is 46.5 in Abersychan and 46.5 in Pontypool. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Abersychan and 54.4% in Pontypool. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Abersychan versus 68.2% in Pontypool.
| Indicator | Abersychan | Pontypool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 28,766 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,437 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 33.1% |
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