Town comparison
Abergavenny vs Aberystwyth
Which is better to live in? 60.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Aberystwyth is about 49% cheaper on average. Aberystwyth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
Aberystwyth
£239,735
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
Aberystwyth
56.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
Aberystwyth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
Aberystwyth
318
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
Aberystwyth
66
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
Aberystwyth
£29,442
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Aberystwyth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £239,735 versus £356,309 in Abergavenny. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in Aberystwyth it is a flat at £175,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 58% pricier in Abergavenny (£467,538 vs £296,772).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergavenny prices grew faster — 41% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 56.6 offences per 1,000 people, Aberystwyth is the safer of the two – 13% lower than Abergavenny's 64.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in Aberystwyth 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 Abergavenny and Aberystwyth. Abergavenny has 0 schools and Aberystwyth has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
Aberystwyth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | Aberystwyth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aberystwyth enjoy 318.0 Mbps on average, while Abergavenny lags behind at 303.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 84.9% in Aberystwyth. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 58.6% in Aberystwyth.
Aberystwyth is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (318 vs 304 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abergavenny is band C (score 68.8), ahead of Aberystwyth's band C (score 66). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,730 in Aberystwyth. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Aberystwyth.
Abergavenny has more energy-efficient housing — 57.8% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abergavenny has a population of 13,689 while Aberystwyth has 14,646. Median household income is £30,666 in Abergavenny and £29,441.5 in Aberystwyth. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 48.5 in Aberystwyth. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 52% in Aberystwyth.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | Aberystwyth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 14,646 |
| Median Age | 49 | 48.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,666 | £29,441.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 33.6% |
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