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Property investment stats for Abergavenny, Wales

A complete guide to property investment in Abergavenny.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Abergavenny sits in a unique spot, balancing moderate capital growth with a market that leans slightly towards older residents and single-occupier households. The area has seen a capital growth over one year of 3.1% and a three-year growth of 14.4%, suggesting steady, if unspectacular, upward movement in values. Liquidity is reasonable, with homes taking a median of 65 days to sell and a small median discount of £2,000 (the typical achieved discount), so sellers are not having to slash prices to get deals done. Affordability is in the middle ground, as shown by a price-to-income ratio of 6.3 and a rent-to-income ratio of 24.6%.

The private rented sector is smaller than average, but the local rental yield sits at 3.7%, with the top-performing postcode district offering yields of 4.9%. This is not a student town or a hotspot for young professionals, but there is a stable base of degree-educated residents and professionals, giving the area a sense of quiet reliability.

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Key investment stats for Abergavenny

Median price per sq ft

£308 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.7%

Capital growth (1y)

3.1%

Sales in past year

186

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Abergavenny

Live prices in Abergavenny, Wales

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£345,000

25% of properties below...

£250,000

75% of properties below...

£435,000

Most expensive property

£2,000,000

Live listings

133

Median days on market

65

Should you invest in Abergavenny?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district offers a higher rental yield of 4.9%, which may appeal to investors seeking stronger returns.
  • Capital growth over three years has been 14.4%, showing that the market can deliver for patient investors.
  • Homes are selling with a median discount of £2,000 (the typical achieved discount), which could allow buyers to negotiate better entry prices.

Risks

  • The population has a high proportion of older residents (in the 86th percentile), which may limit future demand from younger renters or buyers.
  • The private rented sector is smaller than average (in the 33rd percentile), so investors may face less tenant demand and slower turnover.
  • The market is not especially affordable, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.3, which could dampen future growth if incomes do not keep pace.

Outlook

Over the next 12 months, Abergavenny is likely to continue its steady, measured pace. The area has not been prone to wild swings, and with a recent annualised growth over three years of 4.6%, investors can expect gradual appreciation rather than rapid gains.

Rental yields of 3.7% are not the highest, but there are pockets with stronger performance for those willing to seek them out. Given the area's demographic profile, demand will likely remain stable but not surge, so investors should focus on long-term value rather than quick wins.

Overall, Abergavenny offers a calm, predictable environment for property investment — best suited to those who appreciate slow and steady rather than boom and bust.

Live properties in Abergavenny

Investment properties in Abergavenny, Wales

4 bedroom cottage for sale
43% below median price

£325,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom cottage for sale

Monmouth Road, Abergavenny

Properties needing refurbishment in Abergavenny, Wales
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 171 days

£250,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom flat for sale

North Street, Abergavenny

Slow to sell properties in Abergavenny, Wales
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 15%

£170,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom flat for sale

Sarno Square, Abergavenny, NP7

Big price drop properties in Abergavenny, Wales
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom penthouse for sale
43% below median price

£250,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom penthouse for sale

Sarno Square, Abergavenny, NP7

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Abergavenny, Wales
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.9%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.5%

Best places to invest in Abergavenny

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1NP74.9%4.9%£307 / sq ft

Nearby and related areas

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.