Abercanaid, United Kingdom
Wales · United Kingdom
Abercanaid is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 5,061. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 5,061 |
| Population Density | 77 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.7236°, -3.3661° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.6 inches (1,768 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.0 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,643 |
| Median Age | 41.0 years |
About Abercanaid
Abercanaid is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 5,061. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Abercanaid vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Abercanaid vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,643 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,643 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $859 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 461 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.6% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $173,441 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,116 |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 62.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.4% |
| Housing Units | 2,024 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 65.7 sq mi (170.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7236°N, 3.3661°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 138 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
Abercanaid has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (3.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.0% |
| 26% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 40.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Total Area | 65.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.6% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.2% |
Schools in Abercanaid
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Special School | - | - | - | - |
| Abercanaid Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Troedyrhiw Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Abercanaid
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtica Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dance Classics UK | 90s, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Nation 60s | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | - | MP3 | |
| Wave Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Love | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Radio Wigwam | indie rock | MP3 |
Museums in Abercanaid
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abernodwydd Farmhouse | ||||
| Abertillery & District Museum | ||||
| Birthplace of Joseph Parry | ||||
| Blaenwaun Post Office | ||||
| Blaenwaun Post Office | ||||
| Brecon Museum | ||||
| Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses) | ||||
| Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses) | ||||
| Brynmawr and District Museum | ||||
| Cae Adda Cowhouse | ||||
| Cae Adda Cowhouse | ||||
| Cardiff Story Museum | ||||
| Cardiff Story Museum | ||||
| Cider Making Display | ||||
| Cider Making Display | ||||
| Cilewent Farmhouse | ||||
| Clogmaker’s Workshop | ||||
| Coach House | ||||
| Coach House | ||||
| Cockpit | ||||
| Cockpit | ||||
| Cross Inn Tailor's Shop | ||||
| Cross Inn Tailor's Shop | ||||
| Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse Shop | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse Shop | ||||
| Ebbw Vale Works Museum | ||||
| Enamel House | ||||
| Enamel House | ||||
| Esgair Moel Woollen Mill | ||||
| Esgair Moel Woollen Mill | ||||
| Ewenny Kiln | ||||
| Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier | ||||
| Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier | ||||
| Fishing Exhibition | ||||
| Fishing Exhibition | ||||
| Georgetown Baking Oven | ||||
| Georgetown Baking Oven | ||||
| Gwalia Stores | ||||
| Gwalia Stores | ||||
| Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop | ||||
| Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop | ||||
| Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse) | ||||
| Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse) | ||||
| Kennixton | ||||
| Kennixton | ||||
| Llainfadyn Cottage | ||||
| Llainfadyn Cottage | ||||
| Llancaiach-fawr | ||||
| Llawr-Y-Glyn Smithy | ||||
| Llwyn-yr-eos | ||||
| Llwyn-yr-eos Farmhouse | ||||
| Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court) | ||||
| Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court) | ||||
| Maentwrog Hayshed | ||||
| Maentwrog Hayshed | ||||
| Maestir School | ||||
| Melin Bompren Corn Mill | ||||
| Melin Bompren Corn Mill | ||||
| Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio | ||||
| Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio | ||||
| Museum of Welsh Cricket | ||||
| Museum of Welsh Cricket | ||||
| nantgarw China Works Museum | ||||
| Nantwallter Cottage | ||||
| National Museum Cardiff | ||||
| Oakdale Workmen's Institute | ||||
| Oakdale Workmen's Institute | ||||
| Paul Kirner's Music Palace | ||||
| Penrhiw Chapel | ||||
| Penrhiw Chapel | ||||
| Pigsty | ||||
| Pigsty | ||||
| Pontypridd Museum | ||||
| Prefab | ||||
| Rhaeadr Tannery | ||||
| Rhaeadr Tannery | ||||
| Rhondda Heritage Park | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House) | ||||
| Royal Welsh Regiment Museum | ||||
| Saddlers Workshop | ||||
| Saddlers Workshop | ||||
| Saint Teilo's Church | ||||
| Saint Teilo's Church | ||||
| St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre | ||||
| St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre | ||||
| Stryd Lydan Barn | ||||
| Stryd Lydan Barn | ||||
| The Block of Coal | ||||
| The Boat House | ||||
| The Boat House | ||||
| Tollhouse | ||||
| Tollhouse | ||||
| Tredegar Medical Aid Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Tredegar Museum | ||||
| University of South Wales Art Collection Museum | ||||
| Urinal | ||||
| Urinal | ||||
| Vulcan Hotel | ||||
| Vulcan Hotel | ||||
| Wartime Shelters | ||||
| Wartime Shelters | ||||
| Winding House |
Libraries in Abercanaid
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbargoed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abercarn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aberdare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aberkenfig Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abertillery Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abertridwr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bargoed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beddau and Tynant Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedwas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brecon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brynmawr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caerphilly Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cancer Research Wales Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Capel i Bawb | 0.0 | |||||
| Capel i Bawb | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardiff Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardiff Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cathays Branch and Heritage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cathays Branch and Heritage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cwm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cyncoed Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cyncoed Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ebbw Vale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ely & Caerau Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Ely & Caerau Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairwater Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairwater Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferndale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirwaun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantrisant Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Machen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Merthyr Tydfil Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nelson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penylan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penylan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontyclun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontypridd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Radyr Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Radyr Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhiwbina Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhiwbina Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhydypennau Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhymney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rumney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Splott Library (Old) | 0.0 | |||||
| STAR Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| STAR Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cochrane Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonypandy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tredegar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treharris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Trevithick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Trevithick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ystrad Mynach Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Abercanaid
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins | |||||
| Brecon Market | |||||
| Emily's Indoor Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market | |||||
| Roath Farmers Market | |||||
| Roath Farmers Market |
Hotels in Abercanaid
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Abercanaid
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Abercanaid
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Abercanaid
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Abercanaid
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Abercanaid
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bragdy Twt Lol | ||||
| Mad Dog Brewery Co. | ||||
| Mad Dog Brewery Co. | ||||
| Tudor Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Abercanaid
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Arms Park | ||
| Cardiff Wales Stadium | ||
| National Indoor Athletics Centre | ||
| Principality Stadium |
Airports Near Abercanaid
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llangarron Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| New Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shobdon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| South Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Talgarth Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Upfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Warren Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Woonton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Abercanaid
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Troedyrhiw Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Abercanaid
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ashcroft House | ||
| Mental Health Matters Wales |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Abercanaid
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ss Peter & Paul Church | |
| St John's Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Abercanaid?
Abercanaid has a population of 5,061 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 65.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Abercanaid expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,643, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $173,441 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,116 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Abercanaid?
Abercanaid has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Abercanaid?
The unemployment rate in Abercanaid is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $859. There are 461 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Abercanaid?
The median home value in Abercanaid is $173,441. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,116. The homeownership rate is 62.6%.
How are the schools in Abercanaid?
25.0% of adults in Abercanaid hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.6% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Abercanaid?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Abercanaid is 3.9% White, 1.6% Asian. 95.6% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 9.3% of residents have a disability.
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