Aberbargoed vs Bargod
Which is better to live in? Distance: 0.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aberbargoed wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Bargod has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Bargod
£226,037
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Bargod
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Bargod
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Bargod
274.2
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Bargod
70.8
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Bargod
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £177,121, Aberbargoed undercuts Bargod (£226,037) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Bargod it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Bargod (£164,406 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bargod prices grew faster — 63% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Bargod experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.9 per 1,000 versus 85 per 1,000 in Aberbargoed. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Bargod 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 Bargod. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Bargod has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Bargod School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Bargod |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aberbargoed averages 274.2 Mbps – ahead of Bargod's 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 98% in Bargod. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 46.5% in Bargod.
Aberbargoed is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (274 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aberbargoed leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Bargod averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,199 in Bargod. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Bargod.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,449 in Aberbargoed and £28,449 in Bargod. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 43.6 in Bargod. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 67.5% in Bargod. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 54% in Bargod.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Bargod |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 8,034 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 25.3% |
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