Blaenavon vs Caerleon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Blaenavon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 48% lower. Blaenavon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Blaenavon
£158,445
Caerleon
£303,064
Crime Rate
Blaenavon
101.6
Caerleon
109.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaenavon
N/A
Caerleon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Blaenavon
303.4
Caerleon
372.9
EPC Rating
Blaenavon
70.9
Caerleon
71.6
Median Income
Blaenavon
£31,437
Caerleon
£31,273
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Caerleon commands an average of £303,064, compared with £158,445 in Blaenavon – a difference of 48%. The most affordable entry point in Blaenavon is a flat at £104,998, while in Caerleon it is a flat at £126,156.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 45% pricier in Caerleon (£237,258 vs £129,597).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caerleon prices grew faster — 38% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBlaenavon has a crime rate of 101.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Caerleon at 109.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blaenavon 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 Blaenavon and Caerleon. Blaenavon has 0 schools and Caerleon has 0 schools.
Blaenavon School Inspection Breakdown
Caerleon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Blaenavon | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 372.9 Mbps in Caerleon and 303.4 Mbps in Blaenavon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Blaenavon and 91.4% in Caerleon. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Blaenavon and 68.1% in Caerleon.
Caerleon is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (373 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Caerleon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Blaenavon averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Blaenavon and £1,170 in Caerleon. 65.6% of homes in Blaenavon 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 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Blaenavon and £31,272.7 in Caerleon. The median age is 46.5 in Blaenavon and 44.7 in Caerleon. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Blaenavon versus 66.4% in Caerleon. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Blaenavon and 55.3% in Caerleon.
| Indicator | Blaenavon | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,637 | 7,329 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,437 | £31,272.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 32.4% |
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