Town comparison
Abertillery vs Caerphilly
Which is better to live in? 11.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Abertillery is about 47% cheaper on average. Caerphilly has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abertillery
£131,204
Caerphilly
£249,896
Crime Rate
Abertillery
156.6
Caerphilly
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertillery
N/A
Caerphilly
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertillery
121.8
Caerphilly
446.7
EPC Rating
Abertillery
70.2
Caerphilly
71.5
Median Income
Abertillery
£28,786
Caerphilly
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abertillery more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £131,204 versus £249,896 in Caerphilly. The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat at £61,500, while in Caerphilly it is a flat at £128,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Caerphilly (£128,824 vs £61,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 84.9 offences per 1,000 people, Caerphilly is the safer of the two – 84% lower than Abertillery's 156.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abertillery is violent-crime, while in Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly. Abertillery has 0 schools and Caerphilly has 0 schools.
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
Caerphilly School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertillery | Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Caerphilly enjoy 446.7 Mbps on average, while Abertillery lags behind at 121.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Abertillery and 97.8% in Caerphilly. Gigabit availability stands at 10.9% in Abertillery and 85.9% in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly is the faster of the two by 267% on average download speed (447 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Caerphilly is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Abertillery's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Abertillery and £1,117 in Caerphilly. 61.1% of homes in Abertillery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abertillery has a population of 10,248 while Caerphilly has 33,104. Median household income is £29,441.3 in Caerphilly and £28,785.5 in Abertillery. The median age is 43.8 in Abertillery and 41.3 in Caerphilly. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Abertillery and 54% in Caerphilly.
| Indicator | Abertillery | Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,248 | 33,104 |
| 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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