Aberbargoed vs Nantyglo
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aberbargoed offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Nantyglo
£181,261
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Nantyglo
114.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Nantyglo
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Nantyglo
303.3
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Nantyglo
69.7
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Nantyglo
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Aberbargoed more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £177,121 versus £181,261 in Nantyglo. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Nantyglo it is a flat at £72,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 16% pricier in Aberbargoed (£194,229 vs £166,833).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Nantyglo prices grew faster — 65% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Aberbargoed (85 per 1,000) compared to Nantyglo (114.6 per 1,000), a 35% difference. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Nantyglo 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 Nantyglo. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Nantyglo has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Nantyglo School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Nantyglo |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Nantyglo enjoy 303.3 Mbps on average, while Aberbargoed lags behind at 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 97.6% in Nantyglo. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 50.9% in Nantyglo.
Nantyglo is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (303 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aberbargoed is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Nantyglo's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,274 in Nantyglo. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Nantyglo.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 while Nantyglo has 4,548. Median household income is £29,122 in Nantyglo and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 44 in Nantyglo. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 52.2% in Nantyglo.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Nantyglo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 4,548 |
| 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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