Abertillery vs Pontypool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Abertillery is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Pontypool has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abertillery
£131,204
Pontypool
£200,307
Crime Rate
Abertillery
156.6
Pontypool
101.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertillery
N/A
Pontypool
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertillery
121.8
Pontypool
303.4
EPC Rating
Abertillery
70.2
Pontypool
70.9
Median Income
Abertillery
£28,786
Pontypool
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £131,204, Abertillery undercuts Pontypool (£200,307) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat at £61,500, while in Pontypool it is a flat at £90,038.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Pontypool (£90,038 vs £61,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesPontypool has a crime rate of 101.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 54% lower than Abertillery at 156.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abertillery is violent-crime, while in Pontypool 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 Pontypool. Abertillery has 0 schools and Pontypool has 0 schools.
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
Pontypool School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertillery | Pontypool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Pontypool averages 303.4 Mbps – ahead of Abertillery's 121.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Abertillery and 94.7% in Pontypool. Gigabit availability stands at 10.9% in Abertillery and 52.5% in Pontypool.
Pontypool is the faster of the two by 149% on average download speed (303 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Pontypool, 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 Pontypool. 61.1% of homes in Abertillery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Pontypool.
Pontypool 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 Pontypool and £28,785.5 in Abertillery. The median age is 43.8 in Abertillery and 46.5 in Pontypool. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Abertillery and 54.4% in Pontypool. Owner-occupancy is 63.8% in Abertillery versus 68.2% in Pontypool. Abertillery has a population of 10,248 and Pontypool has 28,766.
| Indicator | Abertillery | Pontypool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,248 | 28,766 |
| 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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