Abergele vs Cardigan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 94.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abergele is about 11% cheaper on average. Cardigan has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergele
£231,606
Cardigan
£261,524
Crime Rate
Abergele
83.8
Cardigan
56.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergele
N/A
Cardigan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergele
353.6
Cardigan
185.6
EPC Rating
Abergele
67.4
Cardigan
65.3
Median Income
Abergele
£26,124
Cardigan
£28,891
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abergele more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £231,606 versus £261,524 in Cardigan. The most affordable entry point in Abergele is a flat at £143,115, while in Cardigan it is a terraced at £179,070.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Cardigan (£200,000 vs £143,115).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergele prices grew faster — 51% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Cardigan (56.5 per 1,000) compared to Abergele (83.8 per 1,000), a 48% difference. The most common crime category in Abergele is violent-crime, while in Cardigan 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 Abergele and Cardigan. Abergele has 0 schools and Cardigan has 0 schools.
Abergele School Inspection Breakdown
Cardigan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergele | Cardigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Abergele enjoy 353.6 Mbps on average, while Cardigan lags behind at 185.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.5% of premises in Abergele and 84.9% in Cardigan. Gigabit availability stands at 68.2% in Abergele and 27% in Cardigan.
Abergele is the faster of the two by 91% on average download speed (354 vs 186 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abergele is band D (score 67.4), ahead of Cardigan's band C (score 65.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Abergele and £1,614 in Cardigan. 49.8% of homes in Abergele have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.3% in Cardigan.
Abergele has more energy-efficient housing — 49.8% reach band C or above, vs 48.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abergele has a population of 8,531 while Cardigan has 3,767. Median household income is £28,891 in Cardigan and £26,124 in Abergele. The median age is 48.2 in Abergele and 47.7 in Cardigan. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Abergele and 50.3% in Cardigan.
| Indicator | Abergele | Cardigan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,531 | 3,767 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £26,124 | £28,891 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 50.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 33.2% |
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