Abergele vs Llandudno
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abergele is about 6% cheaper on average. Llandudno has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergele
£231,606
Llandudno
£246,499
Crime Rate
Abergele
83.8
Llandudno
83.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergele
N/A
Llandudno
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergele
353.6
Llandudno
455.2
EPC Rating
Abergele
67.4
Llandudno
67.2
Median Income
Abergele
£26,124
Llandudno
£27,022
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abergele more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £231,606 versus £246,499 in Llandudno. The most affordable entry point in Abergele is a flat at £143,115, while in Llandudno it is a flat at £136,539.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Llandudno (£386,544 vs £283,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Llandudno prices grew faster — 56% vs 51%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Llandudno (83.6 per 1,000) compared to Abergele (83.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Abergele is violent-crime, while in Llandudno 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 Llandudno. Abergele has 0 schools and Llandudno has 0 schools.
Abergele School Inspection Breakdown
Llandudno School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergele | Llandudno |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Llandudno enjoy 455.2 Mbps on average, while Abergele lags behind at 353.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.5% of premises in Abergele and 98.5% in Llandudno. Gigabit availability stands at 68.2% in Abergele and 89.3% in Llandudno.
Llandudno is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (455 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abergele is band D (score 67.4), ahead of Llandudno's band D (score 67.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Abergele and £1,448 in Llandudno. 49.8% of homes in Abergele have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Llandudno.
Abergele has more energy-efficient housing — 49.8% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abergele has a population of 8,531 while Llandudno has 14,699. Median household income is £27,022 in Llandudno and £26,124 in Abergele. The median age is 48.2 in Abergele and 49.5 in Llandudno. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Abergele and 50.6% in Llandudno.
| Indicator | Abergele | Llandudno |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,531 | 14,699 |
| 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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