Aberbargoed vs Bedwas
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aberbargoed is about 39% cheaper on average. Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Bedwas
£292,309
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Bedwas
85.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Bedwas
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Bedwas
446.7
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Bedwas
71.5
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Bedwas
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Aberbargoed is £177,121, which is 39% less than Bedwas at £292,309. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Bedwas it is a flat at £89,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 49% pricier in Bedwas (£250,444 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedwas prices grew faster — 65% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 85 offences per 1,000 people, Aberbargoed is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Bedwas's 85.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Bedwas 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 Bedwas. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Bedwas has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Bedwas School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bedwas offers faster average downloads at 446.7 Mbps, compared to 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 97.8% in Bedwas. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 85.9% in Bedwas.
Bedwas is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (447 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bedwas are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Aberbargoed. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,117 in Bedwas. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Bedwas.
Bedwas has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,441.3 in Bedwas and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 41.3 in Bedwas. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 54% in Bedwas. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 62.8% in Bedwas.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 6,463 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £29,441.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 32.6% |
Location
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