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Abercynon
City in Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom
Overview
Abercynon is a small, welcoming town situated in the heart of Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. Known for its rich coal mining history, Abercynon offers a tranquil pace of life, community spirit, and scenic access to the valleys and the River Taff.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Population
6,378
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.65°, -3.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,829
Local Cost
$1,127
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
15.8°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
-5.8°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
966 mm
Internet Speed
52 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
5
Parks
1
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
CWL
Distance
28 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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