Abergavenny vs Blaina
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Blaina is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 139% lower. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
Blaina
£149,106
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
Blaina
114.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
Blaina
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
Blaina
121.8
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
Blaina
70.2
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
Blaina
£28,786
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Abergavenny commands an average of £356,309, compared with £149,106 in Blaina – a difference of 139%. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in Blaina it is a flat at £90,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 136% pricier in Abergavenny (£212,572 vs £90,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blaina prices grew faster — 51% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAbergavenny has a crime rate of 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 78% lower than Blaina at 114.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in Blaina 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 Blaina. Abergavenny has 0 schools and Blaina has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
Blaina School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | Blaina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 303.9 Mbps in Abergavenny and 121.8 Mbps in Blaina. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 92.7% in Blaina. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 10.9% in Blaina.
Abergavenny is the faster of the two by 150% on average download speed (304 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Blaina, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Abergavenny. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,236 in Blaina. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.1% in Blaina.
Blaina has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 57.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,666 in Abergavenny and £28,785.5 in Blaina. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 43.8 in Blaina. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 53.1% in Blaina. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Abergavenny versus 63.8% in Blaina. Abergavenny has a population of 13,689 and Blaina has 4,553.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | Blaina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 4,553 |
| Median Age | 49 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,666 | £28,785.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 63.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 23.5% |
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