Aberbargoed vs Oakdale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aberbargoed wins on house prices with a 42% gap. Oakdale has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Oakdale
£306,486
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Oakdale
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Oakdale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Oakdale
394.9
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Oakdale
70.8
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Oakdale
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £177,121, Aberbargoed undercuts Oakdale (£306,486) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Oakdale it is a flat at £116,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Oakdale (£202,624 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Oakdale prices grew faster — 41% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Oakdale experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.7 per 1,000 versus 85 per 1,000 in Aberbargoed. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Oakdale 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 Oakdale. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Oakdale has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Oakdale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Oakdale averages 394.9 Mbps – ahead of Aberbargoed's 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 96.5% in Oakdale. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 75.2% in Oakdale.
Oakdale is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (395 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aberbargoed, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Oakdale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,199 in Oakdale. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Oakdale.
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 Oakdale. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 43.6 in Oakdale. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 54% in Oakdale. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 67.5% in Oakdale. Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 and Oakdale has 6,126.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 6,126 |
| 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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