Abergele vs Conwy
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Abergele is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Conwy has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergele
£231,606
Conwy
£272,851
Crime Rate
Abergele
83.8
Conwy
83.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergele
N/A
Conwy
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergele
353.6
Conwy
454.6
EPC Rating
Abergele
67.4
Conwy
67.2
Median Income
Abergele
£26,124
Conwy
£27,022
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Conwy commands an average of £272,851, compared with £231,606 in Abergele – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Abergele is a flat at £143,115, while in Conwy it is a terraced at £203,248.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Conwy (£224,365 vs £143,115).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergele prices grew faster — 51% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesConwy has a crime rate of 83.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Abergele at 83.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abergele is violent-crime, while in Conwy 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 Conwy. Abergele has 0 schools and Conwy has 0 schools.
Abergele School Inspection Breakdown
Conwy School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergele | Conwy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.6 Mbps in Conwy and 353.6 Mbps in Abergele. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.5% of premises in Abergele and 98.6% in Conwy. Gigabit availability stands at 68.2% in Abergele and 89.2% in Conwy.
Conwy is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (455 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abergele, scoring 67.4 on average (band D) compared to 67.2 (band D) in Conwy. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Abergele and £1,448 in Conwy. 49.8% of homes in Abergele have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Conwy.
Abergele has more energy-efficient housing — 49.8% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,022 in Conwy and £26,124 in Abergele. The median age is 48.2 in Abergele and 49.5 in Conwy. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Abergele and 50.6% in Conwy. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Abergele versus 68.4% in Conwy. Abergele has a population of 8,531 and Conwy has 15,506.
| Indicator | Abergele | Conwy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,531 | 15,506 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £26,124 | £27,022 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 50.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 32.4% |
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