Town Pop. 5,113

Living in Abercarn: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Abercarn comes out at 55/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 49/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the NP11 postcode district, Abercarn ranks 6th.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Below 30/100: transport (16) and lifestyle (19). That puts Abercarn in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NP11 postcode district.

55
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Settlement area

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Abercarn scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
45 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 98 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 51 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 Royal Close 20 crimes
  3. 3 Pant-Y-Resk Road 11 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
76
Green Space 77
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital22.4 mi
Southmead Hospital24.4 mi
St Michael's Hospital25.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust5.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km
GP capacity1,472 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
68
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 120 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed3.3%Retired21.4%Student3.7%Other inactive12.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary36.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.2%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership67.6%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
68
Council tax Caerphilly · 2025-26
A £1,304
B £1,521
C £1,739
D £1,956
E £2,391
F £2,825
G £3,260
H £3,912
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Newbridge 1.4 mi
Crosskeys 1.7 mi
Risca and Pontymister 3.3 mi
J27 M4 5.8 mi
J27 M4 6.1 mi
J26 M4 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £176,000 30
Semi-detached £191,500 16
Terraced £157,500 13
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£112k £138k £164k £191k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Newbridge 58 1.7 mi away ⇄
Swffryd 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Pontllanfraith 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ynysddu 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Risca 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cwmfelinfach 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Oakdale 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Blackwood 64 3.3 mi away ⇄
Machen 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Trinant 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Maesycwmmer 61 3.8 mi away ⇄
Llanhilleth 56 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abercarn a nice place to live?

Abercarn is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Abercarn is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abercarn?

Abercarn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 230 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Abercarn?

The current median house price in Abercarn is £176,000, around 38% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £191,500, terraced £157,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 35%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Abercarn

NP11 56 ⇄

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