Abergavenny vs Brynmawr
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brynmawr offers lower property prices by roughly 106%. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
Brynmawr
£173,237
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
Brynmawr
114.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
Brynmawr
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
Brynmawr
303.3
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
Brynmawr
69.7
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
Brynmawr
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Brynmawr more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £173,237 versus £356,309 in Abergavenny. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in Brynmawr it is a flat at £77,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 174% pricier in Abergavenny (£212,572 vs £77,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brynmawr prices grew faster — 78% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 64.2 offences per 1,000 people, Abergavenny is the safer of the two – 78% lower than Brynmawr's 114.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in Brynmawr 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 Brynmawr. Abergavenny has 0 schools and Brynmawr has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
Brynmawr School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | Brynmawr |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Abergavenny enjoy 303.9 Mbps on average, while Brynmawr lags behind at 303.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 97.6% in Brynmawr. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 50.9% in Brynmawr.
Abergavenny is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (304 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brynmawr is band C (score 69.7), ahead of Abergavenny's band C (score 68.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,274 in Brynmawr. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Brynmawr.
Brynmawr has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abergavenny has a population of 13,689 while Brynmawr has 5,250. Median household income is £30,666 in Abergavenny and £29,122 in Brynmawr. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 44 in Brynmawr. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 52.2% in Brynmawr.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | Brynmawr |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 5,250 |
| Median Age | 49 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £30,666 | £29,122 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 21.6% |
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