Town comparison
Aberbargoed vs Caerphilly
Which is better to live in? 7.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Aberbargoed is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. Caerphilly has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Caerphilly
£249,896
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Caerphilly
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Caerphilly
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Caerphilly
446.7
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Caerphilly
71.5
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Caerphilly
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £177,121, Aberbargoed undercuts Caerphilly (£249,896) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Caerphilly it is a flat at £128,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Caerphilly (£195,212 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caerphilly prices grew faster — 44% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCaerphilly has a crime rate of 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Aberbargoed at 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Caerphilly has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Caerphilly School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Caerphilly averages 446.7 Mbps – ahead of Aberbargoed's 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 97.8% in Caerphilly. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 85.9% in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (447 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Caerphilly leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Aberbargoed averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,117 in Caerphilly. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 41.3 in Caerphilly. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 62.8% in Caerphilly. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 54% in Caerphilly.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 33,104 |
| 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% |
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