Abertillery vs Blackwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Abertillery is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 42% lower. Blackwood has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abertillery
£131,204
Blackwood
£226,037
Crime Rate
Abertillery
156.6
Blackwood
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertillery
N/A
Blackwood
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertillery
121.8
Blackwood
394.9
EPC Rating
Abertillery
70.2
Blackwood
70.8
Median Income
Abertillery
£28,786
Blackwood
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £131,204, Abertillery undercuts Blackwood (£226,037) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat at £61,500, while in Blackwood it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Blackwood (£164,406 vs £116,503).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 63%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBlackwood has a crime rate of 84.9 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 Blackwood 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 Blackwood. Abertillery has 0 schools and Blackwood has 0 schools.
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
Blackwood School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertillery | Blackwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blackwood averages 394.9 Mbps – ahead of Abertillery's 121.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Abertillery and 96.5% in Blackwood. Gigabit availability stands at 10.9% in Abertillery and 75.2% in Blackwood.
Blackwood is the faster of the two by 224% on average download speed (395 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Blackwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Abertillery averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Abertillery and £1,199 in Blackwood. 61.1% of homes in Abertillery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Blackwood.
Blackwood has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,785.5 in Abertillery and £28,449 in Blackwood. The median age is 43.8 in Abertillery and 43.6 in Blackwood. Owner-occupancy is 63.8% in Abertillery versus 67.5% in Blackwood. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Abertillery and 54% in Blackwood.
| Indicator | Abertillery | Blackwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,248 | 12,621 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,785.5 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.5% | 25.3% |
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