Abertillery vs Ferndale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ferndale is about 28% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Abertillery
£131,204
Ferndale
£102,662
Crime Rate
Abertillery
156.6
Ferndale
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertillery
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertillery
121.8
Ferndale
107.6
EPC Rating
Abertillery
70.2
Ferndale
69.9
Median Income
Abertillery
£28,786
Ferndale
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Ferndale is £102,662, which is 28% less than Abertillery at £131,204. The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat at £61,500, while in Ferndale it is a terraced at £92,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 57% pricier in Abertillery (£168,938 vs £107,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 67%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abertillery and Ferndale 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 Ferndale. Abertillery has 0 schools and Ferndale has 0 schools.
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
Ferndale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertillery | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Abertillery offers faster average downloads at 121.8 Mbps, compared to 107.6 Mbps in Ferndale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Abertillery and 97% in Ferndale. Gigabit availability stands at 10.9% in Abertillery and 6.9% in Ferndale.
Abertillery is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (122 vs 108 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Abertillery are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Ferndale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Abertillery and £1,208 in Ferndale. 61.1% of homes in Abertillery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Ferndale.
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 Ferndale.
| Indicator | Abertillery | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,248 | 4,301 |
| 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 |
Location
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