Abergavenny vs Oakdale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Oakdale is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
Oakdale
£306,486
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
Oakdale
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
Oakdale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
Oakdale
394.9
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
Oakdale
70.8
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
Oakdale
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Abergavenny commands an average of £356,309, compared with £306,486 in Oakdale – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in Oakdale it is a flat at £116,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 82% pricier in Abergavenny (£212,572 vs £116,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergavenny prices grew faster — 41% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAbergavenny has a crime rate of 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32% lower than Oakdale at 84.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in Oakdale 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 Oakdale. Abergavenny has 0 schools and Oakdale has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
Oakdale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.9 Mbps in Oakdale and 303.9 Mbps in Abergavenny. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 96.5% in Oakdale. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 75.2% in Oakdale.
Oakdale is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (395 vs 304 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Oakdale, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Abergavenny. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,199 in Oakdale. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Oakdale.
Oakdale 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 Oakdale. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 43.6 in Oakdale. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 54% in Oakdale. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Abergavenny versus 67.5% in Oakdale. Abergavenny has a population of 13,689 and Oakdale has 6,126.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 6,126 |
| 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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