Abersychan vs Risca
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abersychan is about 17% cheaper on average. Risca has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
Risca
£194,731
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
Risca
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
Risca
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
Risca
419.6
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
Risca
70.7
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
Risca
£28,906
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abersychan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,481 versus £194,731 in Risca. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in Risca it is a terraced at £171,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Risca (£357,750 vs £262,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Risca prices grew faster — 64% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Risca (84.9 per 1,000) compared to Abersychan (101.9 per 1,000), a 20% difference. The most common crime category in Abersychan is violent-crime, while in Risca 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 Risca. Abersychan has 0 schools and Risca has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
Risca School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | Risca |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Risca enjoy 419.6 Mbps on average, while Abersychan lags behind at 303.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 97.1% in Risca. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 80.8% in Risca.
Risca is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (420 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abersychan is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Risca's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,193 in Risca. 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Risca.
Abersychan has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abersychan has a population of 7,495 while Risca has 15,194. Median household income is £31,437 in Abersychan and £28,905.7 in Risca. The median age is 46.5 in Abersychan and 43.9 in Risca. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Abersychan and 53.4% in Risca.
| Indicator | Abersychan | Risca |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 15,194 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,437 | £28,905.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 24.6% |
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