Town comparison
Abertillery vs Ebbw Vale
Which is better to live in? 4.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Abertillery offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Ebbw Vale has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abertillery
£131,204
Ebbw Vale
£157,979
Crime Rate
Abertillery
156.6
Ebbw Vale
114.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertillery
N/A
Ebbw Vale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertillery
121.8
Ebbw Vale
303.3
EPC Rating
Abertillery
70.2
Ebbw Vale
69.7
Median Income
Abertillery
£28,786
Ebbw Vale
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abertillery more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £131,204 versus £157,979 in Ebbw Vale. The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat at £61,500, while in Ebbw Vale it is a flat at £66,429.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 17% pricier in Ebbw Vale (£202,742 vs £168,938).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Ebbw Vale (114.6 per 1,000) compared to Abertillery (156.6 per 1,000), a 37% difference. The most common crime category in Abertillery is violent-crime, while in Ebbw Vale 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 Ebbw Vale. Abertillery has 0 schools and Ebbw Vale has 0 schools.
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
Ebbw Vale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertillery | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ebbw Vale enjoy 303.3 Mbps on average, while Abertillery lags behind at 121.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Abertillery and 97.6% in Ebbw Vale. Gigabit availability stands at 10.9% in Abertillery and 50.9% in Ebbw Vale.
Ebbw Vale is the faster of the two by 149% on average download speed (303 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abertillery is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Ebbw Vale's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Abertillery and £1,274 in Ebbw Vale. 61.1% of homes in Abertillery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Ebbw Vale.
Abertillery has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abertillery has a population of 10,248 while Ebbw Vale has 18,664. Median household income is £29,122 in Ebbw Vale and £28,785.5 in Abertillery. The median age is 43.8 in Abertillery and 44 in Ebbw Vale. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Abertillery and 52.2% in Ebbw Vale.
| Indicator | Abertillery | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,248 | 18,664 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £28,785.5 | £29,122 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.5% | 21.6% |
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