Abercarn vs Caerleon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Abercarn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 45% lower. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Caerleon
£303,064
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Caerleon
109.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Caerleon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Caerleon
372.9
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Caerleon
71.6
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Caerleon
£31,273
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £166,339, Abercarn undercuts Caerleon (£303,064) by around 45% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Caerleon it is a flat at £126,156.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Caerleon (£398,854 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caerleon prices grew faster — 38% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAbercarn has a crime rate of 84.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29% lower than Caerleon at 109.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Caerleon 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 Caerleon. Abercarn has 0 schools and Caerleon has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Caerleon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Abercarn averages 419.6 Mbps – ahead of Caerleon's 372.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 91.4% in Caerleon. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 68.1% in Caerleon.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (420 vs 373 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Caerleon, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Abercarn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,170 in Caerleon. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Caerleon.
Caerleon has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,272.7 in Caerleon and £28,905.7 in Abercarn. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 44.7 in Caerleon. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 55.3% in Caerleon. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 66.4% in Caerleon. Abercarn has a population of 4,403 and Caerleon has 7,329.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 7,329 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £31,272.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 32.4% |
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