Abertillery vs Nelson (Caerphilly)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abertillery is about 42% cheaper on average. Nelson (caerphilly) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abertillery
£131,204
Nelson (Caerphilly)
£226,037
Crime Rate
Abertillery
156.6
Nelson (Caerphilly)
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertillery
N/A
Nelson (Caerphilly)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertillery
121.8
Nelson (Caerphilly)
238.1
EPC Rating
Abertillery
70.2
Nelson (Caerphilly)
71.2
Median Income
Abertillery
£28,786
Nelson (Caerphilly)
£29,269
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abertillery more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £131,204 versus £226,037 in Nelson (caerphilly). The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat at £61,500, while in Nelson (caerphilly) it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Nelson (caerphilly) (£164,406 vs £116,503).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 63%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 85 offences per 1,000 people, Nelson (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 Nelson (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 Nelson (caerphilly). Abertillery has 0 schools and Nelson (caerphilly) has 0 schools.
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
Nelson (Caerphilly) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertillery | Nelson (Caerphilly) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Nelson (caerphilly) enjoy 238.1 Mbps on average, while Abertillery lags behind at 121.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Abertillery and 95.4% in Nelson (caerphilly). Gigabit availability stands at 10.9% in Abertillery and 38.3% in Nelson (caerphilly).
Nelson (caerphilly) is the faster of the two by 95% on average download speed (238 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Nelson (caerphilly) is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Abertillery's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Abertillery and £1,172 in Nelson (caerphilly). 61.1% of homes in Abertillery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Nelson (caerphilly).
Nelson (caerphilly) has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abertillery has a population of 10,248 while Nelson (caerphilly) has 4,235. Median household income is £29,268.5 in Nelson (caerphilly) and £28,785.5 in Abertillery. The median age is 43.8 in Abertillery and 43.2 in Nelson (caerphilly). Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Abertillery and 53.9% in Nelson (caerphilly).
| Indicator | Abertillery | Nelson (Caerphilly) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,248 | 4,235 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,785.5 | £29,268.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.5% | 25.1% |
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