Town comparison
Abersychan vs Ystrad Mynach
Which is better to live in? 9.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Abersychan offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. Ystrad Mynach has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
Ystrad Mynach
£226,037
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
Ystrad Mynach
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
Ystrad Mynach
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
Ystrad Mynach
345
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
Ystrad Mynach
70.8
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
Ystrad Mynach
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abersychan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,481 versus £226,037 in Ystrad Mynach. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in Ystrad Mynach it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Ystrad Mynach (£336,812 vs £262,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ystrad Mynach prices grew faster — 63% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Ystrad Mynach (85 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 Ystrad Mynach 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 Ystrad Mynach. Abersychan has 0 schools and Ystrad Mynach has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
Ystrad Mynach School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | Ystrad Mynach |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ystrad Mynach enjoy 345.0 Mbps on average, while Abersychan lags behind at 303.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 98% in Ystrad Mynach. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 63.4% in Ystrad Mynach.
Ystrad Mynach is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (345 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abersychan is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Ystrad Mynach's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,199 in Ystrad Mynach. 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Ystrad Mynach.
Abersychan has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abersychan has a population of 7,495 while Ystrad Mynach has 12,129. Median household income is £31,437 in Abersychan and £28,449 in Ystrad Mynach. The median age is 46.5 in Abersychan and 43.6 in Ystrad Mynach. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Abersychan and 54% in Ystrad Mynach.
| Indicator | Abersychan | Ystrad Mynach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 12,129 |
| 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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