Abertridwr and Senghenydd vs Ebbw Vale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ebbw Vale wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Abertridwr And Senghenydd has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
£157,985
Ebbw Vale
£157,979
Crime Rate
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
85.1
Ebbw Vale
114.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
N/A
Ebbw Vale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
446.7
Ebbw Vale
303.3
EPC Rating
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
71.5
Ebbw Vale
69.7
Median Income
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
£29,441
Ebbw Vale
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Abertridwr And Senghenydd commands an average of £157,985, compared with £157,979 in Ebbw Vale – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is a flat at £93,750, while in Ebbw Vale it is a flat at £66,429.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Abertridwr And Senghenydd (£93,750 vs £66,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertridwr And Senghenydd prices grew faster — 66% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Abertridwr And Senghenydd experience less crime overall, with a rate of 85.1 per 1,000 versus 114.6 per 1,000 in Ebbw Vale. The most common crime category in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is violent-crime, while in Ebbw Vale 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 Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Ebbw Vale. Abertridwr And Senghenydd has 0 schools and Ebbw Vale has 0 schools.
Abertridwr and Senghenydd School Inspection Breakdown
Ebbw Vale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertridwr and Senghenydd | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.7 Mbps in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 303.3 Mbps in Ebbw Vale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 97.6% in Ebbw Vale. Gigabit availability stands at 85.9% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 50.9% in Ebbw Vale.
Abertridwr And Senghenydd is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (447 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Abertridwr And Senghenydd leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Ebbw Vale averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and £1,274 in Ebbw Vale. 64.2% of homes in Abertridwr And Senghenydd have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Ebbw Vale.
Abertridwr And Senghenydd has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,441.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and £29,122 in Ebbw Vale. The median age is 41.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 44 in Ebbw Vale. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd versus 60.1% in Ebbw Vale. Employment rates stand at 54% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 52.2% in Ebbw Vale.
| Indicator | Abertridwr and Senghenydd | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,639 | 18,664 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £29,441.3 | £29,122 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 21.6% |
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