Aberbargoed vs Caerleon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Aberbargoed is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 42% lower. Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Caerleon
£303,064
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Caerleon
109.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Caerleon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Caerleon
372.9
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Caerleon
71.6
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Caerleon
£31,273
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Caerleon commands an average of £303,064, compared with £177,121 in Aberbargoed – a difference of 42%. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Caerleon it is a flat at £126,156.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Caerleon (£237,258 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caerleon prices grew faster — 38% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAberbargoed has a crime rate of 85 per 1,000 residents, which is 29% lower than Caerleon at 109.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Caerleon 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 Caerleon. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Caerleon has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Caerleon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 372.9 Mbps in Caerleon and 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 91.4% in Caerleon. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 68.1% in Caerleon.
Caerleon is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (373 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Caerleon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Aberbargoed averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,170 in Caerleon. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Caerleon.
Caerleon has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,272.7 in Caerleon and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 44.7 in Caerleon. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 66.4% in Caerleon. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 55.3% in Caerleon.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 7,329 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £31,272.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 32.4% |
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