Abergele vs Pwllheli
Which is better to live in? Distance: 44.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abergele is about 20% cheaper on average. Pwllheli has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergele
£231,606
Pwllheli
£290,775
Crime Rate
Abergele
83.8
Pwllheli
69.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergele
N/A
Pwllheli
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergele
353.6
Pwllheli
281.8
EPC Rating
Abergele
67.4
Pwllheli
63.6
Median Income
Abergele
£26,124
Pwllheli
£24,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abergele is £231,606, which is 20% less than Pwllheli at £290,775. The most affordable entry point in Abergele is a flat at £143,115, while in Pwllheli it is a flat at £163,571.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Pwllheli (£253,491 vs £186,031).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergele prices grew faster — 51% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 69.9 offences per 1,000 people, Pwllheli is the safer of the two – 20% lower than Abergele's 83.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abergele is violent-crime, while in Pwllheli 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 Pwllheli. Abergele has 0 schools and Pwllheli has 0 schools.
Abergele School Inspection Breakdown
Pwllheli School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergele | Pwllheli |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Abergele offers faster average downloads at 353.6 Mbps, compared to 281.8 Mbps in Pwllheli. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.5% of premises in Abergele and 81.8% in Pwllheli. Gigabit availability stands at 68.2% in Abergele and 50.4% in Pwllheli.
Abergele is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (354 vs 282 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Abergele are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.4 (band D) versus 63.6 (band D) in Pwllheli. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Abergele and £1,572 in Pwllheli. 49.8% of homes in Abergele have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 43.2% in Pwllheli.
Abergele has more energy-efficient housing — 49.8% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £26,124 in Abergele and £24,186 in Pwllheli. The median age is 48.2 in Abergele and 46.1 in Pwllheli. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Abergele and 52.9% in Pwllheli. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Abergele versus 65.4% in Pwllheli.
| Indicator | Abergele | Pwllheli |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,531 | 3,622 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £26,124 | £24,186 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 34.5% |
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