Abertillery vs Bedwas
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Abertillery is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 55% lower. Bedwas has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abertillery
£131,204
Bedwas
£292,309
Crime Rate
Abertillery
156.6
Bedwas
85.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertillery
N/A
Bedwas
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertillery
121.8
Bedwas
446.7
EPC Rating
Abertillery
70.2
Bedwas
71.5
Median Income
Abertillery
£28,786
Bedwas
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Bedwas commands an average of £292,309, compared with £131,204 in Abertillery – a difference of 55%. The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat at £61,500, while in Bedwas it is a flat at £89,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 53% pricier in Bedwas (£250,444 vs £116,503).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 65%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBedwas has a crime rate of 85.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84% lower than Abertillery at 156.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abertillery is violent-crime, while in Bedwas 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 Abertillery and Bedwas. Abertillery has 0 schools and Bedwas has 0 schools.
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
Bedwas School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertillery | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.7 Mbps in Bedwas and 121.8 Mbps in Abertillery. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Abertillery and 97.8% in Bedwas. Gigabit availability stands at 10.9% in Abertillery and 85.9% in Bedwas.
Bedwas is the faster of the two by 267% on average download speed (447 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bedwas leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Abertillery averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Abertillery and £1,117 in Bedwas. 61.1% of homes in Abertillery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Bedwas.
Bedwas has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,441.3 in Bedwas and £28,785.5 in Abertillery. The median age is 43.8 in Abertillery and 41.3 in Bedwas. Owner-occupancy is 63.8% in Abertillery versus 62.8% in Bedwas. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Abertillery and 54% in Bedwas.
| Indicator | Abertillery | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,248 | 6,463 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,785.5 | £29,441.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.5% | 32.6% |
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