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Abertridwr and Senghenydd vs Caerleon

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Abertridwr And Senghenydd is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 48% lower. Abertridwr And Senghenydd has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

£157,985

Caerleon

£303,064

Crime Rate

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

85.1

Caerleon

109.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

N/A

Caerleon

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

446.7

Caerleon

372.9

EPC Rating

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

71.5

Caerleon

71.6

Median Income

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

£29,441

Caerleon

£31,273

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Property in Caerleon commands an average of £303,064, compared with £157,985 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd – a difference of 48%. The most affordable entry point in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is a flat at £93,750, while in Caerleon it is a flat at £126,156.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Caerleon (£237,258 vs £140,582).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Abertridwr And Senghenydd prices grew faster — 66% vs 38%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Abertridwr And Senghenydd has a crime rate of 85.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Caerleon at 109.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abertridwr And Senghenydd 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.

School quality data is not fully available for both Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Caerleon. Abertridwr And Senghenydd has 0 schools and Caerleon has 0 schools.

Abertridwr and Senghenydd School Inspection Breakdown

Caerleon School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAbertridwr and SenghenyddCaerleon
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 446.7 Mbps in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 372.9 Mbps in Caerleon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 91.4% in Caerleon. Gigabit availability stands at 85.9% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 68.1% in Caerleon.

Abertridwr And Senghenydd is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (447 vs 373 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Caerleon, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Abertridwr And Senghenydd. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and £1,170 in Caerleon. 64.2% of homes in Abertridwr And Senghenydd 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 64.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,272.7 in Caerleon and £29,441.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd. The median age is 41.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 44.7 in Caerleon. Employment rates stand at 54% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 55.3% in Caerleon. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd versus 66.4% in Caerleon. Abertridwr And Senghenydd has a population of 5,639 and Caerleon has 7,329.

IndicatorAbertridwr and SenghenyddCaerleon
Population5,6397,329
Median Age41.344.7
Median Household Income£29,441.3£31,272.7
Employment Rate54%55.3%
Owner Occupied62.8%66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified32.6%32.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Caerleon?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Caerleon are approximately 13.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Caerleon?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd is cheaper, with an average house price of £157,985.
Is Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Caerleon safer?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd has the lower crime rate at 85.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Caerleon?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Caerleon?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd has faster average broadband at 446.7 Mbps.

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