Aberbargoed vs Ferndale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ferndale wins on house prices with a 73% gap.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Ferndale
£102,662
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Ferndale
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Ferndale
107.6
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Ferndale
69.9
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Ferndale
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Aberbargoed commands an average of £177,121, compared with £102,662 in Ferndale – a difference of 73%. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Ferndale it is a terraced at £92,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 80% pricier in Aberbargoed (£194,229 vs £107,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ferndale prices grew faster — 67% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberbargoed and Ferndale 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 Ferndale. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Ferndale has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Ferndale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| 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 107.6 Mbps in Ferndale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 97% in Ferndale. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 6.9% in Ferndale.
Aberbargoed is the faster of the two by 155% on average download speed (274 vs 108 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aberbargoed leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Ferndale averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,208 in Ferndale. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Ferndale.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,449 in Aberbargoed and £28,335 in Ferndale.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 4,301 |
| 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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