Aberbargoed vs Cwmbrân
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aberbargoed offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Cwmbrân
£226,772
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Cwmbrân
101.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Cwmbrân
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Cwmbrân
424.3
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Cwmbrân
70.9
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Cwmbrân
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Aberbargoed is £177,121, which is 22% less than Cwmbrân at £226,772. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Cwmbrân it is a flat at £113,173.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Cwmbrân (£175,804 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cwmbrân prices grew faster — 43% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 85 offences per 1,000 people, Aberbargoed is the safer of the two – 20% lower than Cwmbrân's 101.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Cwmbrân 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 Cwmbrân. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Cwmbrân has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Cwmbrân School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Cwmbrân |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cwmbrân offers faster average downloads at 424.3 Mbps, compared to 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 94.9% in Cwmbrân. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 81.1% in Cwmbrân.
Cwmbrân is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (424 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cwmbrân are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Aberbargoed. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,248 in Cwmbrân. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Cwmbrân.
Cwmbrân has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Cwmbrân and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 46.5 in Cwmbrân. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 54.4% in Cwmbrân. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 68.2% in Cwmbrân.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Cwmbrân |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 46,845 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 33.1% |
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