Abergele vs St Asaph
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abergele is about 19% cheaper on average. Abergele has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abergele
£231,606
St Asaph
£284,340
Crime Rate
Abergele
83.8
St Asaph
95.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abergele
N/A
St Asaph
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abergele
353.6
St Asaph
293.2
EPC Rating
Abergele
67.4
St Asaph
67.4
Median Income
Abergele
£26,124
St Asaph
£26,124
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abergele more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £231,606 versus £284,340 in St Asaph. The most affordable entry point in Abergele is a flat at £143,115, while in St Asaph it is a flat at £147,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in St Asaph (£378,857 vs £283,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abergele prices grew faster — 51% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Abergele (83.8 per 1,000) compared to St Asaph (95.6 per 1,000), a 14% difference. The most common crime category in Abergele is violent-crime, while in St Asaph 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 St Asaph. Abergele has 0 schools and St Asaph has 0 schools.
Abergele School Inspection Breakdown
St Asaph School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abergele | St Asaph |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Abergele enjoy 353.6 Mbps on average, while St Asaph lags behind at 293.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.5% of premises in Abergele and 83% in St Asaph. Gigabit availability stands at 68.2% in Abergele and 52.7% in St Asaph.
Abergele is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (354 vs 293 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abergele is band D (score 67.4), ahead of St Asaph's band D (score 67.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Abergele and £1,436 in St Asaph. 49.8% of homes in Abergele have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.8% in St Asaph.
Abergele has more energy-efficient housing — 49.8% reach band C or above, vs 49.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abergele has a population of 8,531 while St Asaph has 3,483. Median household income is £26,124 in Abergele and £26,124 in St Asaph. The median age is 48.2 in Abergele and 48.2 in St Asaph. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Abergele and 51.2% in St Asaph.
| Indicator | Abergele | St Asaph |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,531 | 3,483 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £26,124 | £26,124 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 31.4% |
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