Abergele vs Holywell (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abergele offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Holywell (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergele
£231,606
Holywell (Flintshire)
£242,592
Crime Rate
Abergele
83.8
Holywell (Flintshire)
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergele
N/A
Holywell (Flintshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergele
353.6
Holywell (Flintshire)
431
EPC Rating
Abergele
67.4
Holywell (Flintshire)
69.3
Median Income
Abergele
£26,124
Holywell (Flintshire)
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abergele is £231,606, which is 5% less than Holywell (flintshire) at £242,592. The most affordable entry point in Abergele is a flat at £143,115, while in Holywell (flintshire) it is a flat at £125,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Holywell (flintshire) (£339,231 vs £283,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergele prices grew faster — 51% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 63.7 offences per 1,000 people, Holywell (flintshire) is the safer of the two – 32% lower than Abergele's 83.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abergele is violent-crime, while in Holywell (flintshire) 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 Holywell (flintshire). Abergele has 0 schools and Holywell (flintshire) has 0 schools.
Abergele School Inspection Breakdown
Holywell (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergele | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Holywell (flintshire) offers faster average downloads at 431.0 Mbps, compared to 353.6 Mbps in Abergele. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.5% of premises in Abergele and 93.5% in Holywell (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 68.2% in Abergele and 84.4% in Holywell (flintshire).
Holywell (flintshire) is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (431 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Holywell (flintshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.3 (band D) versus 67.4 (band D) in Abergele. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Abergele and £1,322 in Holywell (flintshire). 49.8% of homes in Abergele have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Holywell (flintshire).
Holywell (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 49.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,910 in Holywell (flintshire) and £26,124 in Abergele. The median age is 48.2 in Abergele and 45.9 in Holywell (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Abergele and 54.8% in Holywell (flintshire). Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Abergele versus 68.8% in Holywell (flintshire).
| Indicator | Abergele | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,531 | 7,741 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £26,124 | £27,910 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 29.8% |
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