Town comparison
Aberbargoed vs Aberdare
Which is better to live in? 9.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Aberdare offers lower property prices by roughly 2%.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Aberdare
£172,897
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Aberdare
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Aberdare
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Aberdare
355.7
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Aberdare
70
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Aberdare
£29,380
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Aberdare more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £172,897 versus £177,121 in Aberbargoed. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Aberdare it is a flat at £69,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 5% pricier in Aberbargoed (£127,073 vs £120,617).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberdare prices grew faster — 50% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberbargoed and Aberdare 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 Aberdare. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Aberdare has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Aberdare |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aberdare enjoy 355.7 Mbps on average, while Aberbargoed lags behind at 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 96% in Aberdare. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 65.7% in Aberdare.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (356 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aberbargoed is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Aberdare's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,352 in Aberdare. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.6% in Aberdare.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 while Aberdare has 37,675. Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 46.2 in Aberdare. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 54.3% in Aberdare.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Aberdare |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 37,675 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £29,380 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 28.4% |
Location
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