Aberbargoed vs Fishguard
Which is better to live in? Distance: 77.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Aberbargoed is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. Fishguard has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Fishguard
£225,257
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Fishguard
72.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Fishguard
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Fishguard
374.3
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Fishguard
66.9
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Fishguard
£28,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Fishguard commands an average of £225,257, compared with £177,121 in Aberbargoed – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Fishguard it is a flat at £123,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Fishguard (£184,424 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fishguard prices grew faster — 30% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesFishguard has a crime rate of 72.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18% lower than Aberbargoed at 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Fishguard 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 Fishguard. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Fishguard has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Fishguard School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Fishguard |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 374.3 Mbps in Fishguard and 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 85% in Fishguard. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 72.4% in Fishguard.
Fishguard is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (374 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aberbargoed, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 66.9 (band C) in Fishguard. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,473 in Fishguard. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Fishguard.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,616 in Fishguard and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 48 in Fishguard. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 51.5% in Fishguard. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 67% in Fishguard. Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 and Fishguard has 3,422.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Fishguard |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 3,422 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £28,616 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 31.2% |
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