A complete guide to property investment in Abertillery.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Abertillery stands out for property investors with its combination of affordability and steady growth. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 3.0 and median price per square foot of £127 per sq ft make it accessible to buyers, while the annualised growth over three years of 6.0% points to consistent capital appreciation. Rental yields are healthy, with an average yield of 6.2% and even higher returns in the top-performing postcode district. Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending an average of 40 days on the market and a median discount of £2,000 (the typical achieved discount).
The local population skews towards single occupiers and younger adults, and there is a sizeable private rental sector, suggesting reliable demand for rental properties.
Median price per sq ft
£127 / sq ft
Average rental yield
6.2%
Capital growth (1y)
4.1%
Sales in past year
93
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Abertillery, Wales
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£138,975
25% of properties below...
£115,000
75% of properties below...
£180,000
Most expensive property
£455,000
Live listings
104
Median days on market
40
The outlook for Abertillery is positive for investors seeking both income and growth. The capital growth over one year of 4.1% shows that the area has maintained momentum, while affordability remains a draw for both renters and buyers.
Demand from single occupiers and younger adults is likely to stay robust, especially with the large private rented sector in place. Investors should watch for changes in the local employment landscape and tenant demographics, as these could influence future returns. Overall, Abertillery offers a balanced mix of opportunity and stability for those willing to look beyond the major cities.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Abertillery, Wales
£190,000 - Offers in Region of
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Alma Street, Abertillery, NP13
£150,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Evelyn Street, Abertillery, NP13 1E...
£125,000
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Rhiw Parc Road, Abertillery, NP13
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
• Median discount: £2,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £7,500 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.3%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.0%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.6%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.