Town comparison
Aberbargoed vs Beddau
Which is better to live in? 11.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Aberbargoed is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Beddau
£205,402
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Beddau
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Beddau
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Beddau
450.2
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Beddau
69.9
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Beddau
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Beddau commands an average of £205,402, compared with £177,121 in Aberbargoed – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Beddau it is a flat at £61,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Beddau (£173,400 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beddau prices grew faster — 30% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberbargoed and Beddau 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 Beddau. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Beddau has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Beddau School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Beddau |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.2 Mbps in Beddau and 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 98.1% in Beddau. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 87.3% in Beddau.
Beddau is the faster of the two by 64% on average download speed (450 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aberbargoed, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Beddau. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,208 in Beddau. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Beddau.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,449 in Aberbargoed and £28,335 in Beddau. Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 and Beddau has 7,356.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Beddau |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 7,356 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | N/A |
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