Abergavenny vs Caerleon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Caerleon wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
Caerleon
£303,064
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
Caerleon
109.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
Caerleon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
Caerleon
372.9
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
Caerleon
71.6
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
Caerleon
£31,273
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Abergavenny commands an average of £356,309, compared with £303,064 in Caerleon – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in Caerleon it is a flat at £126,156.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 68% pricier in Abergavenny (£212,572 vs £126,156).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergavenny prices grew faster — 41% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Abergavenny experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64.2 per 1,000 versus 109.3 per 1,000 in Caerleon. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in Caerleon 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 Caerleon. Abergavenny has 0 schools and Caerleon has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
Caerleon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 372.9 Mbps in Caerleon and 303.9 Mbps in Abergavenny. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 91.4% in Caerleon. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 68.1% in Caerleon.
Caerleon is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (373 vs 304 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Caerleon, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Abergavenny. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,170 in Caerleon. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Caerleon.
Caerleon has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 57.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,272.7 in Caerleon and £30,666 in Abergavenny. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 44.7 in Caerleon. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 55.3% in Caerleon. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Abergavenny versus 66.4% in Caerleon. Abergavenny has a population of 13,689 and Caerleon has 7,329.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 7,329 |
| Median Age | 49 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,666 | £31,272.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 32.4% |
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