Aberbargoed vs Abercynon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Abercynon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Abercynon
£161,702
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Abercynon
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Abercynon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Abercynon
335.6
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Abercynon
69.9
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Abercynon
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £161,702, Abercynon undercuts Aberbargoed (£177,121) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Abercynon it is a flat at £98,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Abercynon (£395,143 vs £287,140).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abercynon prices grew faster — 48% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberbargoed and Abercynon at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Aberbargoed and Abercynon. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Abercynon has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Abercynon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Abercynon averages 335.6 Mbps – ahead of Aberbargoed's 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 98% in Abercynon. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 61.1% in Abercynon.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (336 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aberbargoed leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Abercynon averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,208 in Abercynon. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Abercynon.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,449 in Aberbargoed and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Abercynon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 6,376 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | N/A |
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