Town comparison
Aberbargoed vs Caernarfon
Which is better to live in? 109.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aberbargoed wins on house prices with a 23% gap. Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Caernarfon
£231,275
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Caernarfon
116.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Caernarfon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Caernarfon
366.2
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Caernarfon
63.6
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Caernarfon
£24,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Caernarfon commands an average of £231,275, compared with £177,121 in Aberbargoed – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Caernarfon it is a flat at £100,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Caernarfon (£152,262 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caernarfon prices grew faster — 46% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Aberbargoed experience less crime overall, with a rate of 85 per 1,000 versus 116.9 per 1,000 in Caernarfon. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Caernarfon 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 Caernarfon. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Caernarfon has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Caernarfon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Caernarfon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 366.2 Mbps in Caernarfon and 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 92.5% in Caernarfon. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 68.9% in Caernarfon.
Caernarfon is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (366 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aberbargoed leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Caernarfon averages 63.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,572 in Caernarfon. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 43.2% in Caernarfon.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,449 in Aberbargoed and £24,186 in Caernarfon. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 46.1 in Caernarfon. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 65.4% in Caernarfon. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 52.9% in Caernarfon.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Caernarfon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 10,076 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £24,186 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 34.5% |
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