Town comparison
Aberbargoed vs Abertillery
Which is better to live in? 4.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Abertillery is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 35% lower. Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Abertillery
£131,204
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Abertillery
156.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Abertillery
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Abertillery
121.8
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Abertillery
70.2
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Abertillery
£28,786
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Aberbargoed commands an average of £177,121, compared with £131,204 in Abertillery – a difference of 35%. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Abertillery it is a flat at £61,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Aberbargoed (£194,229 vs £168,938).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertillery prices grew faster — 76% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAberbargoed has a crime rate of 85 per 1,000 residents, which is 84% lower than Abertillery at 156.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Abertillery 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 Abertillery. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Abertillery has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Abertillery School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Abertillery |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed and 121.8 Mbps in Abertillery. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 92.7% in Abertillery. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 10.9% in Abertillery.
Aberbargoed is the faster of the two by 125% on average download speed (274 vs 122 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aberbargoed leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Abertillery averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,236 in Abertillery. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.1% in Abertillery.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,785.5 in Abertillery and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 43.8 in Abertillery. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 63.8% in Abertillery. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 53.1% in Abertillery.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Abertillery |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 10,248 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £28,785.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 63.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 23.5% |
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