Abercarn vs Abergavenny
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abercarn offers lower property prices by roughly 53%. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Abergavenny
£356,309
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Abergavenny
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Abergavenny
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Abergavenny
303.9
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Abergavenny
68.8
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Abergavenny
£30,666
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abercarn is £166,339, which is 53% less than Abergavenny at £356,309. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Abergavenny it is a flat at £212,572.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 53% pricier in Abergavenny (£467,538 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergavenny prices grew faster — 41% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Abergavenny (64.2 per 1,000) compared to Abercarn (84.7 per 1,000), a 32% difference. The most common crime category in Abercarn 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 Abercarn and Abergavenny. Abercarn has 0 schools and Abergavenny has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Abergavenny |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Abercarn offers faster average downloads at 419.6 Mbps, compared to 303.9 Mbps in Abergavenny. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 79.2% in Abergavenny. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 55.9% in Abergavenny.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (420 vs 304 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Abercarn are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 68.8 (band C) in Abergavenny. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,507 in Abergavenny. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.8% in Abergavenny.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,666 in Abergavenny and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 49 in Abergavenny. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 55.3% in Abergavenny. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 68.6% in Abergavenny.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Abergavenny |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 13,689 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 49 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £30,666 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 34.7% |
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