Area guide · Conwy

Living in Abergele

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

At a glance

Abergele is a village in Conwy, Wales with a population of 8,531. The average house price is £231,606 and the overall crime rate is 83.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Abergele ranks

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

Population

8,531

Avg House Price

£231,606

Crime Rate

83.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

354 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£26,124

Median Age

48.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Abergele's detached homes (£283,625) command roughly 2.0× the price of a flat (£143,115).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Abergele prices have risen 51% over the last 9 years (£153,494 → £231,606).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£283,625	£271,000	150
Semi-Detached	£186,031	£180,750	90
Terraced	£153,026	£160,000	39
Flat	£143,115	£115,000	13

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Abergele is 83.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Abergele: violent crime (47% 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

Abergele averages 354 Mbps — 254% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Abergele homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 49.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	67.4
% Rated C or Above	49.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,436

Demographics & Economy

Population	8,531
Median Age	48.2
Median Household Income	£26,124
Employment Rate	51.2%
Owner Occupied	67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Abergele?

The average house price in Abergele is £231,606 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Abergele is a flat, with an average price of £143,115.

Is Abergele a safe place to live?

Abergele has a recorded crime rate of 83.8 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 Abergele?

Average broadband download speeds in Abergele are around 354 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 81.5% of premises.

How big is Abergele?

Abergele is a settlement in Conwy with a population of approximately 8,531.

Most compared with

How does Abergele stack up against its neighbours?

Abergele

Colwyn Bay

House price: £231,606 · £259,756
Crime rate: 83.8 · 83.6
Distance: 5.9 mi

Abergele

Conwy

House price: £231,606 · £272,851
Crime rate: 83.8 · 83.5
Distance: 9.7 mi

Abergele

Denbigh

House price: £231,606 · £240,367
Crime rate: 83.8 · 96
Distance: 9.8 mi

Abergele

Holywell (Flintshire)

House price: £231,606 · £242,592
Crime rate: 83.8 · 63.7
Distance: 14.9 mi

Abergele

Kinmel Bay

House price: £231,606 · £211,874
Crime rate: 83.8 · 83.4
Distance: 2.7 mi

Abergele

Llandudno

House price: £231,606 · £246,499
Crime rate: 83.8 · 83.6
Distance: 10.2 mi

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