Abergavenny vs Monmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Abergavenny wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
Monmouth
£385,385
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
Monmouth
100.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
Monmouth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
Monmouth
289.7
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
Monmouth
69.2
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
Monmouth
£31,373
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Monmouth commands an average of £385,385, compared with £356,309 in Abergavenny – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in Monmouth it is a flat at £164,526.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Abergavenny (£212,572 vs £164,526).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergavenny prices grew faster — 41% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Abergavenny experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64.2 per 1,000 versus 100.8 per 1,000 in Monmouth. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in Monmouth 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 Monmouth. Abergavenny has 0 schools and Monmouth has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
Monmouth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| 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 289.7 Mbps in Monmouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 84.3% in Monmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 52.3% in Monmouth.
Abergavenny is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (304 vs 290 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Monmouth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Abergavenny averages 68.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,405 in Monmouth. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Monmouth.
Monmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,373.3 in Monmouth and £30,666 in Abergavenny. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 48.2 in Monmouth. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Abergavenny versus 70.3% in Monmouth. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 55.2% in Monmouth.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 10,330 |
| Median Age | 49 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,666 | £31,373.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 33.6% |
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