Last updated May 2026

Abergavenny — a stone building on a grassy hill

Area guide · Monmouthshire

Living in Abergavenny

A snapshot of life in Abergavenny, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Abergavenny is a village in Monmouthshire, Wales with a population of 13,689. The average house price is £356,309 and the overall crime rate is 64.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Abergavenny ranks

Affordability
#137 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#32 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

13,689

Avg House Price

£356,309

Crime Rate

64.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

304 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,666

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Abergavenny's detached homes (£467,538) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£212,572).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Abergavenny prices have risen 41% over the last 9 years (£253,075 → £356,309).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£467,538	£444,000	138
Semi-Detached	£318,793	£294,000	94
Terraced	£243,980	£240,000	96
Flat	£212,572	£189,290	22

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Abergavenny is 64.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Abergavenny: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Abergavenny averages 304 Mbps — 204% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Abergavenny homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.8
% Rated C or Above	57.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,507

Demographics & Economy

Population	13,689
Median Age	49
Median Household Income	£30,666
Employment Rate	55.3%
Owner Occupied	68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Abergavenny?

The average house price in Abergavenny is £356,309 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Abergavenny?

The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat, with an average price of £212,572.

Is Abergavenny a safe place to live?

Abergavenny has a recorded crime rate of 64.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Abergavenny?

Average broadband download speeds in Abergavenny are around 304 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 79.2% of premises.

How big is Abergavenny?

Abergavenny is a settlement in Monmouthshire with a population of approximately 13,689.

Most compared with

How does Abergavenny stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

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House price: £177,121 · £356,309
Crime rate: 85 · 64.2
Distance: 12.7 mi

Abercarn

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House price: £166,339 · £356,309
Crime rate: 84.7 · 64.2
Distance: 13.4 mi

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Abersychan

House price: £356,309 · £161,481
Crime rate: 64.2 · 101.9
Distance: 6.9 mi

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Abertillery

House price: £356,309 · £131,204
Crime rate: 64.2 · 156.6
Distance: 8.1 mi

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Bargod

House price: £356,309 · £226,037
Crime rate: 64.2 · 84.9
Distance: 13.3 mi

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Blackwood

House price: £356,309 · £226,037
Crime rate: 64.2 · 84.9
Distance: 13.4 mi

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