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Abertridwr and Senghenydd vs Ebbw Vale

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.

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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 Wales

Property 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 Wales

Residents 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.

School 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

MetricAbertridwr and SenghenyddEbbw Vale
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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.

IndicatorAbertridwr and SenghenyddEbbw Vale
Population5,63918,664
Median Age41.344
Median Household Income£29,441.3£29,122
Employment Rate54%52.2%
Owner Occupied62.8%60.1%
Degree-Level Qualified32.6%21.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Ebbw Vale?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Ebbw Vale are approximately 13.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Ebbw Vale?
Ebbw Vale is cheaper, with an average house price of £157,979.
Is Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Ebbw Vale safer?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd has the lower crime rate at 85.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Ebbw Vale?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Ebbw Vale?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd has faster average broadband at 446.7 Mbps.

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