Aberbargoed vs New Tredegar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, New Tredegar wins on house prices with a 70% gap. Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
New Tredegar
£104,340
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
New Tredegar
85.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
New Tredegar
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
New Tredegar
126.5
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
New Tredegar
70.8
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
New Tredegar
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Aberbargoed commands an average of £177,121, compared with £104,340 in New Tredegar – a difference of 70%. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in New Tredegar it is a terraced at £95,916.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Aberbargoed (£127,073 vs £95,916).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, New Tredegar prices grew faster — 58% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Aberbargoed experience less crime overall, with a rate of 85 per 1,000 versus 85.1 per 1,000 in New Tredegar. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in New Tredegar 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 New Tredegar. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and New Tredegar has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
New Tredegar School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | New Tredegar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 126.5 Mbps in New Tredegar. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 95.5% in New Tredegar. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 11.5% in New Tredegar.
Aberbargoed is the faster of the two by 117% on average download speed (274 vs 127 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aberbargoed leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while New Tredegar averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,199 in New Tredegar. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in New Tredegar.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,449 in Aberbargoed and £28,449 in New Tredegar. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 43.6 in New Tredegar. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 67.5% in New Tredegar. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 54% in New Tredegar.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | New Tredegar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 3,938 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 25.3% |
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