Abergavenny vs Fishguard
Which is better to live in? Distance: 84.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Fishguard wins on house prices with a 58% gap. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
Fishguard
£225,257
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
Fishguard
72.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
Fishguard
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
Fishguard
374.3
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
Fishguard
66.9
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
Fishguard
£28,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £225,257, Fishguard undercuts Abergavenny (£356,309) by around 58% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in Fishguard it is a flat at £123,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 72% pricier in Abergavenny (£212,572 vs £123,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergavenny prices grew faster — 41% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Abergavenny experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64.2 per 1,000 versus 72.2 per 1,000 in Fishguard. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in Fishguard 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 Fishguard. Abergavenny has 0 schools and Fishguard has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
Fishguard School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | Fishguard |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fishguard averages 374.3 Mbps – ahead of Abergavenny's 303.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 85% in Fishguard. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 72.4% in Fishguard.
Fishguard is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (374 vs 304 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abergavenny, scoring 68.8 on average (band C) compared to 66.9 (band C) in Fishguard. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,473 in Fishguard. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Fishguard.
Abergavenny has more energy-efficient housing — 57.8% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,666 in Abergavenny and £28,616 in Fishguard. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 48 in Fishguard. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 51.5% in Fishguard. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Abergavenny versus 67% in Fishguard. Abergavenny has a population of 13,689 and Fishguard has 3,422.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | Fishguard |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 3,422 |
| Median Age | 49 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £30,666 | £28,616 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 31.2% |
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