Abercarn vs Fishguard
Which is better to live in? Distance: 82.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Abercarn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Fishguard has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abercarn
£166,339
Fishguard
£225,257
Crime Rate
Abercarn
84.7
Fishguard
72.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercarn
N/A
Fishguard
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercarn
419.6
Fishguard
374.3
EPC Rating
Abercarn
70.7
Fishguard
66.9
Median Income
Abercarn
£28,906
Fishguard
£28,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £166,339, Abercarn undercuts Fishguard (£225,257) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abercarn is a flat at £107,667, while in Fishguard it is a flat at £123,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Fishguard (£285,599 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercarn prices grew faster — 34% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesFishguard has a crime rate of 72.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 17% lower than Abercarn at 84.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abercarn is violent-crime, while in Fishguard 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 Fishguard. Abercarn has 0 schools and Fishguard has 0 schools.
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
Fishguard School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercarn | Fishguard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Fishguard's 374.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Abercarn and 85% in Fishguard. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Abercarn and 72.4% in Fishguard.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (420 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abercarn, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 66.9 (band C) in Fishguard. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Abercarn and £1,473 in Fishguard. 63.5% of homes in Abercarn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Fishguard.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,905.7 in Abercarn and £28,616 in Fishguard. The median age is 43.9 in Abercarn and 48 in Fishguard. Employment rates stand at 53.4% in Abercarn and 51.5% in Fishguard. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Abercarn versus 67% in Fishguard. Abercarn has a population of 4,403 and Fishguard has 3,422.
| Indicator | Abercarn | Fishguard |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,403 | 3,422 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £28,905.7 | £28,616 |
| Employment Rate | 53.4% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 31.2% |
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