Abergavenny vs Blackwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blackwood is about 58% cheaper on average. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
Blackwood
£226,037
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
Blackwood
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
Blackwood
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
Blackwood
394.9
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
Blackwood
70.8
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
Blackwood
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Blackwood is £226,037, which is 58% less than Abergavenny at £356,309. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in Blackwood it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Abergavenny (£243,980 vs £164,406).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackwood prices grew faster — 63% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Abergavenny (64.2 per 1,000) compared to Blackwood (84.9 per 1,000), a 32% difference. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in Blackwood 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 Blackwood. Abergavenny has 0 schools and Blackwood has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
Blackwood School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | Blackwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blackwood offers faster average downloads at 394.9 Mbps, compared to 303.9 Mbps in Abergavenny. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 96.5% in Blackwood. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 75.2% in Blackwood.
Blackwood is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (395 vs 304 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Blackwood 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 £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,199 in Blackwood. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Blackwood.
Blackwood 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 Blackwood. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 43.6 in Blackwood. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 54% in Blackwood. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Abergavenny versus 67.5% in Blackwood.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | Blackwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 12,621 |
| Median Age | 49 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,666 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 25.3% |
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