Town comparison
Aberbargoed vs Aberystwyth
Which is better to live in? 61.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Aberbargoed is about 26% cheaper on average. Aberystwyth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Aberystwyth
£239,735
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Aberystwyth
56.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Aberystwyth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Aberystwyth
318
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Aberystwyth
66
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Aberystwyth
£29,442
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Aberbargoed is £177,121, which is 26% less than Aberystwyth at £239,735. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Aberystwyth it is a flat at £175,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Aberystwyth (£200,053 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberbargoed prices grew faster — 19% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Aberystwyth (56.6 per 1,000) compared to Aberbargoed (85 per 1,000), a 50% difference. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Aberystwyth has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Aberystwyth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Aberystwyth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aberystwyth offers faster average downloads at 318.0 Mbps, compared to 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 84.9% in Aberystwyth. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 58.6% in Aberystwyth.
Aberystwyth is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (318 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 66 (band C) in Aberystwyth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,730 in Aberystwyth. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Aberystwyth.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,441.5 in Aberystwyth and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 48.5 in Aberystwyth. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 52% in Aberystwyth. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 68.1% in Aberystwyth.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Aberystwyth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 14,646 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 48.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £29,441.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 33.6% |
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