Abertillery vs Caerleon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abertillery offers lower property prices by roughly 57%. Caerleon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abertillery
£131,204
Caerleon
£303,064
Crime Rate
Abertillery
156.6
Caerleon
109.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertillery
N/A
Caerleon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertillery
121.8
Caerleon
372.9
EPC Rating
Abertillery
70.2
Caerleon
71.6
Median Income
Abertillery
£28,786
Caerleon
£31,273
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abertillery more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £131,204 versus £303,064 in Caerleon. The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat at £61,500, while in Caerleon it is a flat at £126,156.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Caerleon (£237,258 vs £116,503).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 109.3 offences per 1,000 people, Caerleon is the safer of the two – 43% lower than Abertillery's 156.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abertillery is violent-crime, while in Caerleon 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 Caerleon. Abertillery has 0 schools and Caerleon has 0 schools.
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
Caerleon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertillery | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Caerleon enjoy 372.9 Mbps on average, while Abertillery lags behind at 121.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Abertillery and 91.4% in Caerleon. Gigabit availability stands at 10.9% in Abertillery and 68.1% in Caerleon.
Caerleon is the faster of the two by 206% on average download speed (373 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Caerleon is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Abertillery's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Abertillery and £1,170 in Caerleon. 61.1% of homes in Abertillery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Caerleon.
Caerleon has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abertillery has a population of 10,248 while Caerleon has 7,329. Median household income is £31,272.7 in Caerleon and £28,785.5 in Abertillery. The median age is 43.8 in Abertillery and 44.7 in Caerleon. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Abertillery and 55.3% in Caerleon.
| Indicator | Abertillery | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,248 | 7,329 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,785.5 | £31,272.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.5% | 32.4% |
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