Town comparison
Aberbargoed vs Cardiff
Which is better to live in? 13.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Aberbargoed is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 47% lower. Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Cardiff
£334,109
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Cardiff
96.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Cardiff
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Cardiff
483.3
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Cardiff
73.7
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Cardiff
£31,540
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £177,121, Aberbargoed undercuts Cardiff (£334,109) by around 47% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Cardiff it is a flat at £173,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 54% pricier in Cardiff (£278,958 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cardiff prices grew faster — 27% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesAberbargoed has a crime rate of 85 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Cardiff at 96.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Cardiff 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 Cardiff. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Cardiff has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Cardiff School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cardiff averages 483.3 Mbps – ahead of Aberbargoed's 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 98.6% in Cardiff. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 95.2% in Cardiff.
Cardiff is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (483 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cardiff, scoring 73.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Aberbargoed. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £944 in Cardiff. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.5% in Cardiff.
Cardiff has more energy-efficient housing — 73.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,540 in Cardiff and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 39 in Cardiff. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 54.1% in Cardiff. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 58% in Cardiff. Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 and Cardiff has 347,880.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 347,880 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 39 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £31,540 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 40% |
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