Abertillery vs Blaenavon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Abertillery is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Blaenavon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abertillery
£131,204
Blaenavon
£158,445
Crime Rate
Abertillery
156.6
Blaenavon
101.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertillery
N/A
Blaenavon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertillery
121.8
Blaenavon
303.4
EPC Rating
Abertillery
70.2
Blaenavon
70.9
Median Income
Abertillery
£28,786
Blaenavon
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £131,204, Abertillery undercuts Blaenavon (£158,445) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat at £61,500, while in Blaenavon it is a flat at £104,998.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Blaenavon (£104,998 vs £61,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBlaenavon has a crime rate of 101.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54% lower than Abertillery at 156.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abertillery is violent-crime, while in Blaenavon 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 Abertillery and Blaenavon. Abertillery has 0 schools and Blaenavon has 0 schools.
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
Blaenavon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertillery | Blaenavon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blaenavon averages 303.4 Mbps – ahead of Abertillery's 121.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Abertillery and 94.7% in Blaenavon. Gigabit availability stands at 10.9% in Abertillery and 52.5% in Blaenavon.
Blaenavon is the faster of the two by 149% on average download speed (303 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Blaenavon, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Abertillery. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Abertillery and £1,248 in Blaenavon. 61.1% of homes in Abertillery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Blaenavon.
Blaenavon has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Blaenavon and £28,785.5 in Abertillery. The median age is 43.8 in Abertillery and 46.5 in Blaenavon. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Abertillery and 54.4% in Blaenavon. Owner-occupancy is 63.8% in Abertillery versus 68.2% in Blaenavon. Abertillery has a population of 10,248 and Blaenavon has 5,637.
| Indicator | Abertillery | Blaenavon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,248 | 5,637 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,785.5 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.5% | 33.1% |
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