Town comparison
Aberbargoed vs Ebbw Vale
Which is better to live in? 6.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ebbw Vale wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Ebbw Vale
£157,979
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Ebbw Vale
114.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Ebbw Vale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Ebbw Vale
303.3
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Ebbw Vale
69.7
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Ebbw Vale
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £157,979, Ebbw Vale undercuts Aberbargoed (£177,121) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Ebbw Vale it is a flat at £66,429.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 6% pricier in Aberbargoed (£127,073 vs £120,103).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ebbw Vale prices grew faster — 30% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Aberbargoed experience less crime overall, with a rate of 85 per 1,000 versus 114.6 per 1,000 in Ebbw Vale. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Ebbw Vale 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 Ebbw Vale. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Ebbw Vale has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Ebbw Vale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ebbw Vale averages 303.3 Mbps – ahead of Aberbargoed's 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 97.6% in Ebbw Vale. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 50.9% in Ebbw Vale.
Ebbw Vale is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (303 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aberbargoed leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Ebbw Vale averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,274 in Ebbw Vale. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Ebbw Vale.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,122 in Ebbw Vale and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 44 in Ebbw Vale. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 60.1% in Ebbw Vale. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 52.2% in Ebbw Vale.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 18,664 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £29,122 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 21.6% |
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