Aberbargoed vs Blackwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aberbargoed is about 22% cheaper on average. Blackwood has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Blackwood
£226,037
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Blackwood
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Blackwood
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Blackwood
394.9
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Blackwood
70.8
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Blackwood
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Aberbargoed more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £177,121 versus £226,037 in Blackwood. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Blackwood it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Blackwood (£164,406 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackwood prices grew faster — 63% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Blackwood (84.9 per 1,000) compared to Aberbargoed (85 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Blackwood 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 Blackwood. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Blackwood has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Blackwood School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Blackwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blackwood enjoy 394.9 Mbps on average, while Aberbargoed lags behind at 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 96.5% in Blackwood. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 75.2% in Blackwood.
Blackwood is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (395 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aberbargoed is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Blackwood's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,199 in Blackwood. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Blackwood.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 while Blackwood has 12,621. Median household income is £28,449 in Aberbargoed and £28,449 in Blackwood. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 43.6 in Blackwood. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 54% in Blackwood.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Blackwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 12,621 |
| 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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