Town comparison
Abergavenny vs Ebbw Vale
Which is better to live in? 8.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Ebbw Vale is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 126% lower. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
Ebbw Vale
£157,979
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
Ebbw Vale
114.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
Ebbw Vale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
Ebbw Vale
303.3
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
Ebbw Vale
69.7
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
Ebbw Vale
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Abergavenny commands an average of £356,309, compared with £157,979 in Ebbw Vale – a difference of 126%. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in Ebbw Vale it is a flat at £66,429.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 220% pricier in Abergavenny (£212,572 vs £66,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergavenny prices grew faster — 41% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAbergavenny has a crime rate of 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 79% lower than Ebbw Vale at 114.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in Ebbw Vale 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 Ebbw Vale. Abergavenny has 0 schools and Ebbw Vale has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
Ebbw Vale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 303.9 Mbps in Abergavenny and 303.3 Mbps in Ebbw Vale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 97.6% in Ebbw Vale. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 50.9% in Ebbw Vale.
Abergavenny is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (304 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ebbw Vale, scoring 69.7 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Abergavenny. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,274 in Ebbw Vale. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Ebbw Vale.
Ebbw Vale has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,666 in Abergavenny and £29,122 in Ebbw Vale. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 44 in Ebbw Vale. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 52.2% in Ebbw Vale. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Abergavenny versus 60.1% in Ebbw Vale. Abergavenny has a population of 13,689 and Ebbw Vale has 18,664.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 18,664 |
| 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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