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Abertridwr and Senghenydd vs Mountain Ash

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Mountain Ash offers lower property prices by roughly 36%.

Avg House Price

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

£157,985

Mountain Ash

£115,858

Crime Rate

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

85.1

Mountain Ash

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

N/A

Mountain Ash

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

446.7

Mountain Ash

335.6

EPC Rating

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

71.5

Mountain Ash

69.9

Median Income

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

£29,441

Mountain Ash

£28,335

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Buyers will find Mountain Ash more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £115,858 versus £157,985 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd. The most affordable entry point in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is a flat at £93,750, while in Mountain Ash it is a flat at £57,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 64% pricier in Abertridwr And Senghenydd (£93,750 vs £57,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Abertridwr And Senghenydd prices grew faster — 66% vs 55%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Abertridwr and Senghenydd School Inspection Breakdown

Mountain Ash School Inspection Breakdown

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Abertridwr And Senghenydd enjoy 446.7 Mbps on average, while Mountain Ash lags behind at 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 98% in Mountain Ash. Gigabit availability stands at 85.9% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 61.1% in Mountain Ash.

Abertridwr And Senghenydd is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (447 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Mountain Ash's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and £1,208 in Mountain Ash. 64.2% of homes in Abertridwr And Senghenydd have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Mountain Ash.

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

Demographics & Economy

Abertridwr And Senghenydd has a population of 5,639 while Mountain Ash has 13,002. Median household income is £29,441.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and £28,335 in Mountain Ash.

IndicatorAbertridwr and SenghenyddMountain Ash
Population5,63913,002
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 Mountain Ash?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Mountain Ash are approximately 7.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Mountain Ash?
Mountain Ash is cheaper, with an average house price of £115,858.
Is Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Mountain Ash safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Mountain Ash?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Mountain Ash?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd has faster average broadband at 446.7 Mbps.

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