Abertillery vs Cwmbrân
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abertillery wins on house prices with a 42% gap. Cwmbrân has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abertillery
£131,204
Cwmbrân
£226,772
Crime Rate
Abertillery
156.6
Cwmbrân
101.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertillery
N/A
Cwmbrân
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertillery
121.8
Cwmbrân
424.3
EPC Rating
Abertillery
70.2
Cwmbrân
70.9
Median Income
Abertillery
£28,786
Cwmbrân
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Cwmbrân commands an average of £226,772, compared with £131,204 in Abertillery – a difference of 42%. The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat at £61,500, while in Cwmbrân it is a flat at £113,173.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Cwmbrân (£113,173 vs £61,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Cwmbrân experience less crime overall, with a rate of 101.8 per 1,000 versus 156.6 per 1,000 in Abertillery. The most common crime category in Abertillery is violent-crime, while in Cwmbrân 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 Cwmbrân. Abertillery has 0 schools and Cwmbrân has 0 schools.
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
Cwmbrân School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertillery | Cwmbrân |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 424.3 Mbps in Cwmbrân and 121.8 Mbps in Abertillery. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Abertillery and 94.9% in Cwmbrân. Gigabit availability stands at 10.9% in Abertillery and 81.1% in Cwmbrân.
Cwmbrân is the faster of the two by 248% on average download speed (424 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cwmbrân, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Abertillery. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Abertillery and £1,248 in Cwmbrân. 61.1% of homes in Abertillery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Cwmbrân.
Cwmbrân has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Cwmbrân and £28,785.5 in Abertillery. The median age is 43.8 in Abertillery and 46.5 in Cwmbrân. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Abertillery and 54.4% in Cwmbrân. Owner-occupancy is 63.8% in Abertillery versus 68.2% in Cwmbrân. Abertillery has a population of 10,248 and Cwmbrân has 46,845.
| Indicator | Abertillery | Cwmbrân |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,248 | 46,845 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,785.5 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.5% | 33.1% |
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