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Abergavenny vs Cardigan

Which is better to live in? 72.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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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 Wales

At £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 Wales

Residents 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.

School 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

MetricAbergavennyCardigan
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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.

IndicatorAbergavennyCardigan
Population13,6893,767
Median Age4947.7
Median Household Income£30,666£28,891
Employment Rate55.3%50.3%
Owner Occupied68.6%67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified34.7%33.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abergavenny and Cardigan?
Abergavenny and Cardigan are approximately 72.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abergavenny or Cardigan?
Cardigan is cheaper, with an average house price of £261,524.
Is Abergavenny or Cardigan safer?
Cardigan has the lower crime rate at 56.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Abergavenny or Cardigan?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Abergavenny or Cardigan?
Abergavenny has faster average broadband at 303.9 Mbps.

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