Abergele vs Prestatyn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Prestatyn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Abergele has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergele
£231,606
Prestatyn
£208,189
Crime Rate
Abergele
83.8
Prestatyn
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergele
N/A
Prestatyn
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergele
353.6
Prestatyn
488.3
EPC Rating
Abergele
67.4
Prestatyn
69.3
Median Income
Abergele
£26,124
Prestatyn
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Abergele commands an average of £231,606, compared with £208,189 in Prestatyn – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Abergele is a flat at £143,115, while in Prestatyn it is a flat at £99,047.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Abergele (£143,115 vs £99,047).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergele prices grew faster — 51% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAbergele has a crime rate of 83.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Prestatyn at 95.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abergele is violent-crime, while in Prestatyn 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 Prestatyn. Abergele has 0 schools and Prestatyn has 0 schools.
Abergele School Inspection Breakdown
Prestatyn School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergele | Prestatyn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 488.3 Mbps in Prestatyn and 353.6 Mbps in Abergele. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.5% of premises in Abergele and 99.6% in Prestatyn. Gigabit availability stands at 68.2% in Abergele and 97.2% in Prestatyn.
Prestatyn is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (488 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Prestatyn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.3 (D), while Abergele averages 67.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Abergele and £1,322 in Prestatyn. 49.8% of homes in Abergele have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Prestatyn.
Prestatyn 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 Prestatyn and £26,124 in Abergele. The median age is 48.2 in Abergele and 45.9 in Prestatyn. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Abergele versus 68.8% in Prestatyn. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Abergele and 54.8% in Prestatyn.
| Indicator | Abergele | Prestatyn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,531 | 16,678 |
| 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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