Abergavenny vs Blaenavon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blaenavon offers lower property prices by roughly 125%. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
Blaenavon
£158,445
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
Blaenavon
101.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
Blaenavon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
Blaenavon
303.4
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
Blaenavon
70.9
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
Blaenavon
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Blaenavon is £158,445, which is 125% less than Abergavenny at £356,309. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in Blaenavon it is a flat at £104,998.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 102% pricier in Abergavenny (£212,572 vs £104,998).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergavenny prices grew faster — 41% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Abergavenny (64.2 per 1,000) compared to Blaenavon (101.6 per 1,000), a 58% difference. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in Blaenavon 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 Blaenavon. Abergavenny has 0 schools and Blaenavon has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
Blaenavon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | Blaenavon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Abergavenny offers faster average downloads at 303.9 Mbps, compared to 303.4 Mbps in Blaenavon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 94.7% in Blaenavon. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 52.5% in Blaenavon.
Abergavenny is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (304 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Blaenavon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 68.8 (band C) in Abergavenny. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,248 in Blaenavon. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Blaenavon.
Blaenavon has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Blaenavon and £30,666 in Abergavenny. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 46.5 in Blaenavon. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 54.4% in Blaenavon. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Abergavenny versus 68.2% in Blaenavon.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | Blaenavon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 5,637 |
| Median Age | 49 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,666 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 33.1% |
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