Acrefair and Cefn-mawr vs Brynteg
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Acrefair And Cefn Mawr has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
£207,806
Brynteg
£231,448
Crime Rate
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
84.9
Brynteg
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
N/A
Brynteg
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
304.7
Brynteg
263.7
EPC Rating
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
69.4
Brynteg
69.5
Median Income
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr
£29,535
Brynteg
£28,438
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Brynteg commands an average of £231,448, compared with £207,806 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is a terraced at £121,667, while in Brynteg it is a semi-detached at £171,462.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Brynteg (£184,800 vs £121,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brynteg prices grew faster — 71% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAcrefair And Cefn Mawr has a crime rate of 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Brynteg at 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is violent-crime, while in Brynteg 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 Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and Brynteg. Acrefair And Cefn Mawr has 0 schools and Brynteg has 0 schools.
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr School Inspection Breakdown
Brynteg School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Acrefair and Cefn-mawr | Brynteg |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 304.7 Mbps in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 263.7 Mbps in Brynteg. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 96.7% in Brynteg. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 43.9% in Brynteg.
Acrefair And Cefn Mawr is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (305 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brynteg leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.5 (C), while Acrefair And Cefn Mawr averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,319 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and £1,293 in Brynteg. 58.4% of homes in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Brynteg.
Acrefair And Cefn Mawr has more energy-efficient housing — 58.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,535 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and £28,438 in Brynteg. The median age is 46 in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 45.3 in Brynteg. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr versus 66.7% in Brynteg. Employment rates stand at 56% in Acrefair And Cefn Mawr and 55.2% in Brynteg.
| Indicator | Acrefair and Cefn-mawr | Brynteg |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,905 | 8,878 |
| Median Age | 46 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,535 | £28,438 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% | 29.6% |
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