Town comparison
Abertillery vs Ystrad Mynach
Which is better to live in? 7.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abertillery wins on house prices with a 42% gap. Ystrad Mynach has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abertillery
£131,204
Ystrad Mynach
£226,037
Crime Rate
Abertillery
156.6
Ystrad Mynach
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertillery
N/A
Ystrad Mynach
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertillery
121.8
Ystrad Mynach
345
EPC Rating
Abertillery
70.2
Ystrad Mynach
70.8
Median Income
Abertillery
£28,786
Ystrad Mynach
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Ystrad Mynach commands an average of £226,037, compared with £131,204 in Abertillery – a difference of 42%. The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat at £61,500, while in Ystrad Mynach it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Ystrad Mynach (£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 WalesResidents of Ystrad Mynach experience less crime overall, with a rate of 85 per 1,000 versus 156.6 per 1,000 in Abertillery. The most common crime category in Abertillery is violent-crime, while in Ystrad Mynach 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 Ystrad Mynach. Abertillery has 0 schools and Ystrad Mynach has 0 schools.
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
Ystrad Mynach School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertillery | Ystrad Mynach |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 345.0 Mbps in Ystrad Mynach and 121.8 Mbps in Abertillery. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Abertillery and 98% in Ystrad Mynach. Gigabit availability stands at 10.9% in Abertillery and 63.4% in Ystrad Mynach.
Ystrad Mynach is the faster of the two by 183% on average download speed (345 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ystrad Mynach leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Abertillery averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Abertillery and £1,199 in Ystrad Mynach. 61.1% of homes in Abertillery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Ystrad Mynach.
Ystrad Mynach has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,785.5 in Abertillery and £28,449 in Ystrad Mynach. The median age is 43.8 in Abertillery and 43.6 in Ystrad Mynach. Owner-occupancy is 63.8% in Abertillery versus 67.5% in Ystrad Mynach. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Abertillery and 54% in Ystrad Mynach.
| Indicator | Abertillery | Ystrad Mynach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,248 | 12,129 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,785.5 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.5% | 25.3% |
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