Town comparison
Aberbargoed vs Cardigan
Which is better to live in? 67.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Aberbargoed is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% lower. Cardigan has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Cardigan
£261,524
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Cardigan
56.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Cardigan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Cardigan
185.6
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Cardigan
65.3
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Cardigan
£28,891
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Cardigan commands an average of £261,524, compared with £177,121 in Aberbargoed – a difference of 32%. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Cardigan it is a terraced at £179,070.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Cardigan (£179,070 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cardigan prices grew faster — 32% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCardigan has a crime rate of 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50% lower than Aberbargoed at 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Cardigan 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 Cardigan. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Cardigan has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Cardigan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Cardigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed and 185.6 Mbps in Cardigan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 84.9% in Cardigan. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 27% in Cardigan.
Aberbargoed is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (274 vs 186 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aberbargoed, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 65.3 (band C) in Cardigan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,614 in Cardigan. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.3% in Cardigan.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 48.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,891 in Cardigan and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 47.7 in Cardigan. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 50.3% in Cardigan. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 67.8% in Cardigan. Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 and Cardigan has 3,767.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Cardigan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 3,767 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £28,891 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 50.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 33.2% |
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