Abergavenny vs Pontypool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Pontypool offers lower property prices by roughly 78%. Abergavenny has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergavenny
£356,309
Pontypool
£200,307
Crime Rate
Abergavenny
64.2
Pontypool
101.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergavenny
N/A
Pontypool
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergavenny
303.9
Pontypool
303.4
EPC Rating
Abergavenny
68.8
Pontypool
70.9
Median Income
Abergavenny
£30,666
Pontypool
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Pontypool is £200,307, which is 78% less than Abergavenny at £356,309. The most affordable entry point in Abergavenny is a flat at £212,572, while in Pontypool it is a flat at £90,038.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 136% pricier in Abergavenny (£212,572 vs £90,038).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergavenny prices grew faster — 41% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 64.2 offences per 1,000 people, Abergavenny is the safer of the two – 59% lower than Pontypool's 101.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abergavenny is violent-crime, while in Pontypool 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 Pontypool. Abergavenny has 0 schools and Pontypool has 0 schools.
Abergavenny School Inspection Breakdown
Pontypool School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergavenny | Pontypool |
|---|---|---|
| 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 303.4 Mbps in Pontypool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Abergavenny and 94.7% in Pontypool. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Abergavenny and 52.5% in Pontypool.
Abergavenny is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (304 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Pontypool are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 68.8 (band C) in Abergavenny. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,507 in Abergavenny and £1,248 in Pontypool. 57.8% of homes in Abergavenny have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Pontypool.
Pontypool has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Pontypool and £30,666 in Abergavenny. The median age is 49 in Abergavenny and 46.5 in Pontypool. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Abergavenny and 54.4% in Pontypool. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Abergavenny versus 68.2% in Pontypool.
| Indicator | Abergavenny | Pontypool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,689 | 28,766 |
| Median Age | 49 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,666 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 33.1% |
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