Abertillery vs Rogerstone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abertillery wins on house prices with a 61% gap. Rogerstone has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abertillery
£131,204
Rogerstone
£335,571
Crime Rate
Abertillery
156.6
Rogerstone
108.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertillery
N/A
Rogerstone
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertillery
121.8
Rogerstone
410.6
EPC Rating
Abertillery
70.2
Rogerstone
71.9
Median Income
Abertillery
£28,786
Rogerstone
£29,697
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Rogerstone commands an average of £335,571, compared with £131,204 in Abertillery – a difference of 61%. The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat at £61,500, while in Rogerstone it is a flat at £152,964.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Rogerstone (£152,964 vs £61,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 53%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Rogerstone experience less crime overall, with a rate of 108.9 per 1,000 versus 156.6 per 1,000 in Abertillery. The most common crime category in Abertillery is violent-crime, while in Rogerstone 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 Rogerstone. Abertillery has 0 schools and Rogerstone has 0 schools.
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
Rogerstone School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertillery | Rogerstone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 410.6 Mbps in Rogerstone and 121.8 Mbps in Abertillery. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Abertillery and 95.8% in Rogerstone. Gigabit availability stands at 10.9% in Abertillery and 78.2% in Rogerstone.
Rogerstone is the faster of the two by 237% on average download speed (411 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Rogerstone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Abertillery averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Abertillery and £1,107 in Rogerstone. 61.1% of homes in Abertillery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.7% in Rogerstone.
Rogerstone has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,696.5 in Rogerstone and £28,785.5 in Abertillery. The median age is 43.8 in Abertillery and 42.5 in Rogerstone. Owner-occupancy is 63.8% in Abertillery versus 65.2% in Rogerstone. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Abertillery and 55.5% in Rogerstone.
| Indicator | Abertillery | Rogerstone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,248 | 7,546 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,785.5 | £29,696.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.5% | 28.1% |
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