Aberbargoed vs Abercarn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abercarn is about 6% cheaper on average. Abercarn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Abercarn
£166,339
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Abercarn
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Abercarn
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Abercarn
419.6
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Abercarn
70.7
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Abercarn
£28,906
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abercarn is £166,339, which is 6% less than Aberbargoed at £177,121. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Abercarn it is a flat at £107,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Aberbargoed (£287,140 vs £220,917).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercarn prices grew faster — 34% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 84.7 offences per 1,000 people, Abercarn is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Aberbargoed's 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Abercarn 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 Aberbargoed and Abercarn. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Abercarn has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Abercarn School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Abercarn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Abercarn offers faster average downloads at 419.6 Mbps, compared to 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 97.1% in Abercarn. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 80.8% in Abercarn.
Abercarn is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (420 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aberbargoed are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Abercarn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,193 in Abercarn. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Abercarn.
Abercarn has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,905.7 in Abercarn and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 43.9 in Abercarn. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 53.4% in Abercarn. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 64% in Abercarn.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Abercarn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 4,403 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £28,905.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 24.6% |
Location
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