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Abertridwr and Senghenydd vs Ferndale

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ferndale wins on house prices with a 54% gap.

Avg House Price

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

£157,985

Ferndale

£102,662

Crime Rate

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

85.1

Ferndale

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

N/A

Ferndale

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

446.7

Ferndale

107.6

EPC Rating

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

71.5

Ferndale

69.9

Median Income

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

£29,441

Ferndale

£28,335

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Property in Abertridwr And Senghenydd commands an average of £157,985, compared with £102,662 in Ferndale – a difference of 54%. The most affordable entry point in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is a flat at £93,750, while in Ferndale it is a terraced at £92,428.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 64% pricier in Abertridwr And Senghenydd (£177,036 vs £107,800).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ferndale prices grew faster — 67% vs 66%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Crime rate data is not available for both Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Ferndale at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality data is not fully available for both Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Ferndale. Abertridwr And Senghenydd has 0 schools and Ferndale has 0 schools.

Abertridwr and Senghenydd School Inspection Breakdown

Ferndale School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAbertridwr and SenghenyddFerndale
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 446.7 Mbps in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 107.6 Mbps in Ferndale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 97% in Ferndale. Gigabit availability stands at 85.9% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 6.9% in Ferndale.

Abertridwr And Senghenydd is the faster of the two by 315% on average download speed (447 vs 108 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Abertridwr And Senghenydd, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Ferndale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and £1,208 in Ferndale. 64.2% of homes in Abertridwr And Senghenydd have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Ferndale.

Abertridwr And Senghenydd has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,441.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and £28,335 in Ferndale. Abertridwr And Senghenydd has a population of 5,639 and Ferndale has 4,301.

IndicatorAbertridwr and SenghenyddFerndale
Population5,6394,301
Median Age41.3N/A
Median Household Income£29,441.3£28,335
Employment Rate54%N/A
Owner Occupied62.8%N/A
Degree-Level Qualified32.6%N/A

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Ferndale?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Ferndale are approximately 8.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Ferndale?
Ferndale is cheaper, with an average house price of £102,662.
Is Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Ferndale safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Ferndale?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Ferndale?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd has faster average broadband at 446.7 Mbps.

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