Town comparison
Abergavenny vs Pen-pedair-heol
Which is better to live in? 14.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Pen Pedair Heol is about 58% cheaper on average. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
Pen-pedair-heol
£226,037
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
Pen-pedair-heol
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
Pen-pedair-heol
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
Pen-pedair-heol
345
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
Pen-pedair-heol
70.8
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
Pen-pedair-heol
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Pen Pedair Heol is £226,037, which is 58% less than Abergavenny at £356,309. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in Pen Pedair Heol it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Abergavenny (£243,980 vs £164,406).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pen Pedair Heol prices grew faster — 63% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 64.2 offences per 1,000 people, Abergavenny is the safer of the two – 32% lower than Pen Pedair Heol's 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in Pen Pedair Heol 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 Pen Pedair Heol. Abergavenny has 0 schools and Pen Pedair Heol has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
Pen-pedair-heol School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | Pen-pedair-heol |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Pen Pedair Heol offers faster average downloads at 345.0 Mbps, compared to 303.9 Mbps in Abergavenny. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 98% in Pen Pedair Heol. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 63.4% in Pen Pedair Heol.
Pen Pedair Heol is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (345 vs 304 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Pen Pedair Heol are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 68.8 (band C) in Abergavenny. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,199 in Pen Pedair Heol. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Pen Pedair Heol.
Pen Pedair Heol 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 Pen Pedair Heol. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 43.6 in Pen Pedair Heol. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 54% in Pen Pedair Heol. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Abergavenny versus 67.5% in Pen Pedair Heol.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | Pen-pedair-heol |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 3,787 |
| 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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