Abergele vs Rhyl
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Rhyl offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Abergele has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergele
£231,606
Rhyl
£188,583
Crime Rate
Abergele
83.8
Rhyl
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergele
N/A
Rhyl
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergele
353.6
Rhyl
437.6
EPC Rating
Abergele
67.4
Rhyl
68.6
Median Income
Abergele
£26,124
Rhyl
£27,614
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Rhyl is £188,583, which is 23% less than Abergele at £231,606. The most affordable entry point in Abergele is a flat at £143,115, while in Rhyl it is a flat at £109,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Abergele (£143,115 vs £109,100).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergele prices grew faster — 51% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 83.8 offences per 1,000 people, Abergele is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Rhyl's 95.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abergele is violent-crime, while in Rhyl 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 Rhyl. Abergele has 0 schools and Rhyl has 0 schools.
Abergele School Inspection Breakdown
Rhyl School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergele | Rhyl |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Rhyl offers faster average downloads at 437.6 Mbps, compared to 353.6 Mbps in Abergele. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.5% of premises in Abergele and 97.9% in Rhyl. Gigabit availability stands at 68.2% in Abergele and 85.2% in Rhyl.
Rhyl is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (438 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Rhyl are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.6 (band D) versus 67.4 (band D) in Abergele. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Abergele and £1,364 in Rhyl. 49.8% of homes in Abergele have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Rhyl.
Rhyl has more energy-efficient housing — 54.9% reach band C or above, vs 49.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,614 in Rhyl and £26,124 in Abergele. The median age is 48.2 in Abergele and 47.1 in Rhyl. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Abergele and 53.4% in Rhyl. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Abergele versus 68.7% in Rhyl.
| Indicator | Abergele | Rhyl |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,531 | 26,982 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £26,124 | £27,614 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 30.7% |
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