Town Pop. 10,416

Living in Abergavenny: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Abergavenny scores 59/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 74/100 against a national town median of 18/100. No other settlement in the NP7 postcode district scores higher. Abergavenny leads all 6.

The NP7 district averages 52/100, putting Abergavenny 7 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Abergavenny sits 21 points above the NP7 district figure of 53/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NP7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 184 crimes

↓ 47% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 132 crimes

↓ 16% below national average

Public order 70 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Shoplifting 63 crimes

↓ 23% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 59 crimes

↓ 16% below national average

other 109 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Priory Lane 46 crimes
2 Parking Area 44 crimes
3 Shopping Area 42 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8 µg/m³

Green Space 22

Parks Ample 7

Sports Pitches Ample 9

Allotments None

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Some 2

Bowling Greens Adequate 2

Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools

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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital19.5 mi

Lydney & District Hospital20.9 mi

Southmead Hospital28 mi

Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust9.9 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks65.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%

3 GP surgeries in area

GP capacity1,193 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)78.1%

available across Monmouthshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

85.2%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

85.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 408 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

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Employment rate50.1%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed50.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.2%Student3.8%Other inactive12.5%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial43%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary26.2%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)13.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.3%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%

Home ownership64.9%

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)

Bills

Council tax Monmouthshire · 2025-26

A £1,518

B £1,771

C £2,024

D £2,277

E £2,783

F £3,289

G £3,795

H £4,554

Energy South Wales region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

Average bill regional £502/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Abergavenny 0.8 mi

Ebbw Vale Town 8.7 mi

Pontypool and New Inn 9 mi

J25A M4 15.5 mi

J26 M4 15.6 mi

J25 M4 15.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 16

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 32

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9

Retail Shopping Ample 109

Takeaways Adequate 8

Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£304,500	102
Detached	£385,000	36
Semi-detached	£335,000	19
Terraced	£239,975	34
Flat / Maisonette	£186,080	13

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Abergavenny a nice place to live?

Abergavenny is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Abergavenny is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abergavenny?

Abergavenny is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 617 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Abergavenny?

The current median house price in Abergavenny is £304,500, around 7% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £385,000, semi-detached £335,000, terraced £239,975, flat £186,080. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%. There were 102 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Abergavenny

NP7 52 ⇄

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