Abergavenny vs New Tredegar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
New Tredegar is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 241% lower. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
New Tredegar
£104,340
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
New Tredegar
85.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
New Tredegar
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
New Tredegar
126.5
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
New Tredegar
70.8
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
New Tredegar
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Abergavenny commands an average of £356,309, compared with £104,340 in New Tredegar – a difference of 241%. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in New Tredegar it is a terraced at £95,916.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 154% pricier in Abergavenny (£243,980 vs £95,916).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, New Tredegar prices grew faster — 58% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAbergavenny has a crime rate of 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33% lower than New Tredegar at 85.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in New Tredegar 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 New Tredegar. Abergavenny has 0 schools and New Tredegar has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
New Tredegar School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | New Tredegar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 126.5 Mbps in New Tredegar. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 95.5% in New Tredegar. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 11.5% in New Tredegar.
Abergavenny is the faster of the two by 140% on average download speed (304 vs 127 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
New Tredegar leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Abergavenny averages 68.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,199 in New Tredegar. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in New Tredegar.
New Tredegar has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,666 in Abergavenny and £28,449 in New Tredegar. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 43.6 in New Tredegar. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Abergavenny versus 67.5% in New Tredegar. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 54% in New Tredegar.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | New Tredegar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 3,938 |
| Median Age | 49 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,666 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 25.3% |
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