Abertridwr and Senghenydd vs Ferndale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
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 WalesProperty 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 WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Ferndale at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool 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
| Metric | Abertridwr and Senghenydd | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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.
| Indicator | Abertridwr and Senghenydd | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,639 | 4,301 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £29,441.3 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | N/A |
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