Town comparison
Abergavenny vs Cwmbrân
Which is better to live in? 12.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Cwmbrân offers lower property prices by roughly 57%. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
Cwmbrân
£226,772
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
Cwmbrân
101.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
Cwmbrân
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
Cwmbrân
424.3
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
Cwmbrân
70.9
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
Cwmbrân
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Cwmbrân more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £226,772 versus £356,309 in Abergavenny. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in Cwmbrân it is a flat at £113,173.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 88% pricier in Abergavenny (£212,572 vs £113,173).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cwmbrân prices grew faster — 43% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 64.2 offences per 1,000 people, Abergavenny is the safer of the two – 59% lower than Cwmbrân's 101.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in Cwmbrân 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 Cwmbrân. Abergavenny has 0 schools and Cwmbrân has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
Cwmbrân School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | Cwmbrân |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cwmbrân enjoy 424.3 Mbps on average, while Abergavenny lags behind at 303.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 94.9% in Cwmbrân. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 81.1% in Cwmbrân.
Cwmbrân is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (424 vs 304 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cwmbrân is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Abergavenny's band C (score 68.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,248 in Cwmbrân. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Cwmbrân.
Cwmbrân has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abergavenny has a population of 13,689 while Cwmbrân has 46,845. Median household income is £31,437 in Cwmbrân and £30,666 in Abergavenny. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 46.5 in Cwmbrân. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 54.4% in Cwmbrân.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | Cwmbrân |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 46,845 |
| Median Age | 49 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,666 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 33.1% |
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