Town Pop. 6,115

Living in Abercynon: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Abercynon is 48/100, built from 7 categories. Healthcare is where Abercynon most outperforms the national norm: 57/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 13/100 versus a median of 60/100.

On the national picture that lands Abercynon in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF45 postcode district.

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Abercynon scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
52
85.7 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 240 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 67 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 56 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Vehicle crime 39 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
other 70 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pentwyn Avenue 45 crimes
  2. 2 Park View 33 crimes
  3. 3 Martin'S Lane 30 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 64
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital26.5 mi
Southmead Hospital32.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital33.5 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust13.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
2 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km
GP capacity1,388 patients per GP

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

Broadband
13
Full fibre (FTTP)75.2%
available across Rhondda Cynon Taf
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 129 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed2.9%Retired20.2%Student4.4%Other inactive18.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.1%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary40.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications28.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.1%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership66.5%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
63
Council tax Rhondda Cynon Taf · 2025-26
A £1,460
B £1,703
C £1,947
D £2,190
E £2,677
F £3,163
G £3,650
H £4,380
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
41
Abercynon 0.5 mi
Quakers Yard 0.8 mi
Penrhiwceiber 1.8 mi
J32 M4 9.3 mi
J32 M4 9.4 mi
J34 M4 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £139,950 29
Terraced £131,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£99k £113k £128k £142k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Treharris 55 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ynysybwl 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Nelson (Caerphilly) 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Trelewis 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Mountain Ash 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Aberfan 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Gelligaer 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pontypridd 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bedlinog 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wattstown 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pen-pedair-heol 59 4.1 mi away ⇄
Porth 47 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abercynon a nice place to live?

Abercynon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Abercynon is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abercynon?

Abercynon has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 524 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Abercynon?

The current median house price in Abercynon is £139,950, around 51% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £131,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Abercynon

CF45 50 ⇄

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