Town comparison
Abertillery vs Church Village
Which is better to live in? 14.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abertillery wins on house prices with a 50% gap.
Avg House Price
Abertillery
£131,204
Church Village
£260,280
Crime Rate
Abertillery
156.6
Church Village
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertillery
N/A
Church Village
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertillery
121.8
Church Village
450.2
EPC Rating
Abertillery
70.2
Church Village
69.9
Median Income
Abertillery
£28,786
Church Village
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Church Village commands an average of £260,280, compared with £131,204 in Abertillery – a difference of 50%. The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat at £61,500, while in Church Village it is a flat at £131,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Church Village (£131,667 vs £61,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abertillery and Church Village at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Abertillery and Church Village. Abertillery has 0 schools and Church Village has 0 schools.
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
Church Village School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertillery | Church Village |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.2 Mbps in Church Village and 121.8 Mbps in Abertillery. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Abertillery and 98.1% in Church Village. Gigabit availability stands at 10.9% in Abertillery and 87.3% in Church Village.
Church Village is the faster of the two by 270% on average download speed (450 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Abertillery leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Church Village averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Abertillery and £1,208 in Church Village. 61.1% of homes in Abertillery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Church Village.
Abertillery has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,785.5 in Abertillery and £28,335 in Church Village.
| Indicator | Abertillery | Church Village |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,248 | 14,162 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £28,785.5 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.5% | N/A |
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