Abertillery vs Risca
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abertillery wins on house prices with a 33% gap. Risca has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abertillery
£131,204
Risca
£194,731
Crime Rate
Abertillery
156.6
Risca
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertillery
N/A
Risca
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertillery
121.8
Risca
419.6
EPC Rating
Abertillery
70.2
Risca
70.7
Median Income
Abertillery
£28,786
Risca
£28,906
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Risca commands an average of £194,731, compared with £131,204 in Abertillery – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat at £61,500, while in Risca it is a terraced at £171,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Risca (£171,611 vs £116,503).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 64%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Risca experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.9 per 1,000 versus 156.6 per 1,000 in Abertillery. The most common crime category in Abertillery is violent-crime, while in Risca 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 Risca. Abertillery has 0 schools and Risca has 0 schools.
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
Risca School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertillery | Risca |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 419.6 Mbps in Risca and 121.8 Mbps in Abertillery. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Abertillery and 97.1% in Risca. Gigabit availability stands at 10.9% in Abertillery and 80.8% in Risca.
Risca is the faster of the two by 244% on average download speed (420 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Risca leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Abertillery averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Abertillery and £1,193 in Risca. 61.1% of homes in Abertillery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Risca.
Risca has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,905.7 in Risca and £28,785.5 in Abertillery. The median age is 43.8 in Abertillery and 43.9 in Risca. Owner-occupancy is 63.8% in Abertillery versus 64% in Risca. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Abertillery and 53.4% in Risca.
| Indicator | Abertillery | Risca |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,248 | 15,194 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,785.5 | £28,905.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.5% | 24.6% |
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