Abersychan vs Rogerstone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abersychan is about 52% cheaper on average. Abersychan has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
Rogerstone
£335,571
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
Rogerstone
108.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
Rogerstone
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
Rogerstone
410.6
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
Rogerstone
71.9
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
Rogerstone
£29,697
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abersychan is £161,481, which is 52% less than Rogerstone at £335,571. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in Rogerstone it is a flat at £152,964.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Rogerstone (£402,557 vs £262,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rogerstone prices grew faster — 53% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Abersychan (101.9 per 1,000) compared to Rogerstone (108.9 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Abersychan is violent-crime, while in Rogerstone 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 Rogerstone. Abersychan has 0 schools and Rogerstone has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
Rogerstone School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | Rogerstone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Rogerstone offers faster average downloads at 410.6 Mbps, compared to 303.4 Mbps in Abersychan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 95.8% in Rogerstone. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 78.2% in Rogerstone.
Rogerstone is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (411 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Rogerstone are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Abersychan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,107 in Rogerstone. 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.7% in Rogerstone.
Rogerstone has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Abersychan and £29,696.5 in Rogerstone. The median age is 46.5 in Abersychan and 42.5 in Rogerstone. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Abersychan and 55.5% in Rogerstone. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Abersychan versus 65.2% in Rogerstone.
| Indicator | Abersychan | Rogerstone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 7,546 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,437 | £29,696.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 28.1% |
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