Town comparison
Aberbargoed vs Amlwch
Which is better to live in? 127.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Aberbargoed is about 20% cheaper on average. Amlwch has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Amlwch
£222,332
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Amlwch
56.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Amlwch
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Amlwch
238.5
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Amlwch
65.5
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Amlwch
£32,621
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Aberbargoed is £177,121, which is 20% less than Amlwch at £222,332. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Amlwch it is a terraced at £121,935.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 4% pricier in Amlwch (£201,833 vs £194,229).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amlwch prices grew faster — 33% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 56.2 offences per 1,000 people, Amlwch is the safer of the two – 51% lower than Aberbargoed's 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Amlwch 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 Amlwch. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Amlwch has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Amlwch School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Amlwch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aberbargoed offers faster average downloads at 274.2 Mbps, compared to 238.5 Mbps in Amlwch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 89.9% in Amlwch. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 39.1% in Amlwch.
Aberbargoed is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (274 vs 239 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aberbargoed are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 65.5 (band C) in Amlwch. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,681 in Amlwch. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Amlwch.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,621 in Amlwch and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 48 in Amlwch. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 51.1% in Amlwch. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 68.2% in Amlwch.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Amlwch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 3,148 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £32,621 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 32.3% |
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