Town comparison
Aberbargoed vs Abergavenny
Which is better to live in? 12.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Aberbargoed is about 50% cheaper on average. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Abergavenny
£356,309
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Abergavenny
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Abergavenny
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Abergavenny
303.9
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Abergavenny
68.8
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Abergavenny
£30,666
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Aberbargoed is £177,121, which is 50% less than Abergavenny at £356,309. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Abergavenny it is a flat at £212,572.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Abergavenny (£243,980 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergavenny prices grew faster — 41% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 64.2 offences per 1,000 people, Abergavenny is the safer of the two – 32% lower than Aberbargoed's 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Abergavenny it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Aberbargoed and Abergavenny. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Abergavenny has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Abergavenny |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Abergavenny offers faster average downloads at 303.9 Mbps, compared to 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 79.2% in Abergavenny. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 55.9% in Abergavenny.
Abergavenny is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (304 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aberbargoed are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 68.8 (band C) in Abergavenny. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,507 in Abergavenny. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.8% in Abergavenny.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,666 in Abergavenny and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 49 in Abergavenny. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 55.3% in Abergavenny. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 68.6% in Abergavenny.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Abergavenny |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 13,689 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 49 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £30,666 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 34.7% |
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