Abergavenny vs Nantyglo
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Nantyglo offers lower property prices by roughly 97%. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
Nantyglo
£181,261
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
Nantyglo
114.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
Nantyglo
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
Nantyglo
303.3
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
Nantyglo
69.7
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
Nantyglo
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Nantyglo is £181,261, which is 97% less than Abergavenny at £356,309. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in Nantyglo it is a flat at £72,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 193% pricier in Abergavenny (£212,572 vs £72,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Nantyglo prices grew faster — 65% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Abergavenny (64.2 per 1,000) compared to Nantyglo (114.6 per 1,000), a 79% difference. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in Nantyglo 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 Nantyglo. Abergavenny has 0 schools and Nantyglo has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
Nantyglo School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | Nantyglo |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Abergavenny offers faster average downloads at 303.9 Mbps, compared to 303.3 Mbps in Nantyglo. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 97.6% in Nantyglo. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 50.9% in Nantyglo.
Abergavenny is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (304 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Nantyglo are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.7 (band C) versus 68.8 (band C) in Abergavenny. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,274 in Nantyglo. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Nantyglo.
Nantyglo 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 Nantyglo. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 44 in Nantyglo. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 52.2% in Nantyglo. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Abergavenny versus 60.1% in Nantyglo.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | Nantyglo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 4,548 |
| 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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