Town comparison
Aberbargoed vs Llantrisant
Which is better to live in? 12.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Aberbargoed is about 31% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Llantrisant
£257,396
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Llantrisant
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Llantrisant
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Llantrisant
427.2
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Llantrisant
71
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Llantrisant
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Aberbargoed is £177,121, which is 31% less than Llantrisant at £257,396. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Llantrisant it is a flat at £150,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 47% pricier in Llantrisant (£238,500 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aberbargoed prices grew faster — 19% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberbargoed and Llantrisant 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 Llantrisant. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Llantrisant has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Llantrisant School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Llantrisant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Llantrisant offers faster average downloads at 427.2 Mbps, compared to 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 94.8% in Llantrisant. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 82.4% in Llantrisant.
Llantrisant is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (427 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Llantrisant are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Aberbargoed. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,155 in Llantrisant. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Llantrisant.
Llantrisant has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,769.5 in Llantrisant and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 42.8 in Llantrisant. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 54.5% in Llantrisant. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 66.8% in Llantrisant.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Llantrisant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 4,196 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £30,769.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 35.8% |
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