Town comparison
Abergavenny vs Cardigan
Which is better to live in? 72.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cardigan wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Cardigan has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
Cardigan
£261,524
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
Cardigan
56.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
Cardigan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
Cardigan
185.6
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
Cardigan
65.3
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
Cardigan
£28,891
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £261,524, Cardigan undercuts Abergavenny (£356,309) by around 36% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in Cardigan it is a terraced at £179,070.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Abergavenny (£467,538 vs £324,609).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergavenny prices grew faster — 41% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Cardigan experience less crime overall, with a rate of 56.5 per 1,000 versus 64.2 per 1,000 in Abergavenny. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in Cardigan 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 Cardigan. Abergavenny has 0 schools and Cardigan has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
Cardigan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | Cardigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Abergavenny averages 303.9 Mbps – ahead of Cardigan's 185.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 84.9% in Cardigan. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 27% in Cardigan.
Abergavenny is the faster of the two by 64% on average download speed (304 vs 186 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abergavenny, scoring 68.8 on average (band C) compared to 65.3 (band C) in Cardigan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,614 in Cardigan. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.3% in Cardigan.
Abergavenny has more energy-efficient housing — 57.8% reach band C or above, vs 48.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,666 in Abergavenny and £28,891 in Cardigan. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 47.7 in Cardigan. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 50.3% in Cardigan. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Abergavenny versus 67.8% in Cardigan. Abergavenny has a population of 13,689 and Cardigan has 3,767.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | Cardigan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 3,767 |
| Median Age | 49 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,666 | £28,891 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 50.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 33.2% |
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