Town comparison
Abertillery vs Mountain Ash
Which is better to live in? 11.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Mountain Ash wins on house prices with a 13% gap.
Avg House Price
Abertillery
£131,204
Mountain Ash
£115,858
Crime Rate
Abertillery
156.6
Mountain Ash
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertillery
N/A
Mountain Ash
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertillery
121.8
Mountain Ash
335.6
EPC Rating
Abertillery
70.2
Mountain Ash
69.9
Median Income
Abertillery
£28,786
Mountain Ash
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £115,858, Mountain Ash undercuts Abertillery (£131,204) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat at £61,500, while in Mountain Ash it is a flat at £57,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Abertillery (£168,938 vs £135,780).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 55%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abertillery and Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash. Abertillery has 0 schools and Mountain Ash has 0 schools.
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
Mountain Ash School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertillery | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Mountain Ash averages 335.6 Mbps – ahead of Abertillery's 121.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Abertillery and 98% in Mountain Ash. Gigabit availability stands at 10.9% in Abertillery and 61.1% in Mountain Ash.
Mountain Ash is the faster of the two by 176% on average download speed (336 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Abertillery leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Mountain Ash averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Abertillery and £1,208 in Mountain Ash. 61.1% of homes in Abertillery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Mountain Ash.
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 Mountain Ash.
| Indicator | Abertillery | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,248 | 13,002 |
| 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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