B
Liveable Score

Good Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

A

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilRhondda Cynon Taf
Crime Rate
✓Low for a Welsh town
20% below the national average.
Demographics
😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Abercynon showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Abercynon boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
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A+
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Nearby Places

Edwardsville

village

B

1.9 km away

Ynysybwl

village

C+

2.2 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Ample
Play SpacePlay Space
Ample
Golf CourseGolf Course
Adequate
Public ParkPublic Park
Adequate
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Adequate
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Adequate
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Adequate
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Adequate
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Ample

Transport Links

train
Quakers Yard
Train
train
Abercynon
Train
train
Penrhiwceiber
Train
train
Merthyr Vale
Train
train
Mountain Ash
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Trerobart Primary School
Llanfabon Infants School
Llancaeach Junior School
Craig-Yr-Hesg Primary School

Abercynon House Prices

The average house price in Abercynon is £138,138, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Abercynon house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Abercynon graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£138,138

Detached house prices

£258,520

Flats and maisonettes prices

£95,682

Semi-detached house prices

£157,440

Terraced house prices

£123,538

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abercynon a nice place to live?

Abercynon is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Rhondda Cynon Taf. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Abercynon?

Abercynon has a low crime rate for a Welsh town, with around 60 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 20% below the national average, and 15% below the Rhondda Cynon Taf average.

What are the demographics of Abercynon?

The majority of residents in Abercynon identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is No religion (56%).