Town comparison
Aberbargoed vs Church Village
Which is better to live in? 9.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Aberbargoed is about 32% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Church Village
£260,280
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Church Village
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Church Village
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Church Village
450.2
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Church Village
69.9
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Church Village
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Aberbargoed more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £177,121 versus £260,280 in Church Village. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Church Village it is a flat at £131,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Church Village (£176,785 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Church Village prices grew faster — 30% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberbargoed and Church Village at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Aberbargoed and Church Village. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Church Village has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Church Village School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Church Village |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Church Village enjoy 450.2 Mbps on average, while Aberbargoed lags behind at 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 98.1% in Church Village. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 87.3% in Church Village.
Church Village is the faster of the two by 64% on average download speed (450 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aberbargoed is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Church Village's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,208 in Church Village. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Church Village.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 while Church Village has 14,162. Median household income is £28,449 in Aberbargoed and £28,335 in Church Village.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Church Village |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 14,162 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | N/A |
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