Cwmavon vs Ferndale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ferndale is about 61% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Cwmavon
£164,826
Ferndale
£102,662
Crime Rate
Cwmavon
69.3
Ferndale
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cwmavon
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cwmavon
444.4
Ferndale
107.6
EPC Rating
Cwmavon
73.7
Ferndale
69.9
Median Income
Cwmavon
£30,770
Ferndale
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Ferndale is £102,662, which is 61% less than Cwmavon at £164,826. The most affordable entry point in Cwmavon is a flat at £66,000, while in Ferndale it is a terraced at £92,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 51% pricier in Cwmavon (£310,333 vs £205,600).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ferndale prices grew faster — 67% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Cwmavon 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 Cwmavon and Ferndale. Cwmavon has 0 schools and Ferndale has 0 schools.
Cwmavon School Inspection Breakdown
Ferndale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cwmavon | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cwmavon offers faster average downloads at 444.4 Mbps, compared to 107.6 Mbps in Ferndale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Cwmavon and 97% in Ferndale. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Cwmavon and 6.9% in Ferndale.
Cwmavon is the faster of the two by 313% on average download speed (444 vs 108 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cwmavon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.7 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Ferndale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Cwmavon and £1,208 in Ferndale. 67.5% of homes in Cwmavon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Ferndale.
Cwmavon has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,770 in Cwmavon and £28,335 in Ferndale.
| Indicator | Cwmavon | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,185 | 4,301 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £30,770 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 50.5% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.8% | N/A |
Location
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