Aberbargoed vs Blaenavon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blaenavon is about 12% cheaper on average. Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Blaenavon
£158,445
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Blaenavon
101.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Blaenavon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Blaenavon
303.4
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Blaenavon
70.9
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Blaenavon
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Blaenavon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £158,445 versus £177,121 in Aberbargoed. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Blaenavon it is a flat at £104,998.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 9% pricier in Aberbargoed (£194,229 vs £178,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blaenavon prices grew faster — 26% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 85 offences per 1,000 people, Aberbargoed is the safer of the two – 20% lower than Blaenavon's 101.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Blaenavon 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 Blaenavon. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Blaenavon has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Blaenavon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Blaenavon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blaenavon enjoy 303.4 Mbps on average, while Aberbargoed lags behind at 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 94.7% in Blaenavon. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 52.5% in Blaenavon.
Blaenavon is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (303 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Blaenavon is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Aberbargoed's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,248 in Blaenavon. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Blaenavon.
Blaenavon has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 while Blaenavon has 5,637. Median household income is £31,437 in Blaenavon and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 46.5 in Blaenavon. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 54.4% in Blaenavon.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Blaenavon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 5,637 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 33.1% |
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