Town comparison
Aberbargoed vs Pen-pedair-heol
Which is better to live in? 1.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Aberbargoed is about 22% cheaper on average. Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Pen-pedair-heol
£226,037
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Pen-pedair-heol
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Pen-pedair-heol
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Pen-pedair-heol
345
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Pen-pedair-heol
70.8
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Pen-pedair-heol
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Aberbargoed more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £177,121 versus £226,037 in Pen Pedair Heol. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Pen Pedair Heol it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Pen Pedair Heol (£164,406 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pen Pedair Heol prices grew faster — 63% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 85 offences per 1,000 people, Aberbargoed is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Pen Pedair Heol's 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Pen Pedair Heol 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 Pen Pedair Heol. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Pen Pedair Heol has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Pen-pedair-heol School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Pen-pedair-heol |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Pen Pedair Heol enjoy 345.0 Mbps on average, while Aberbargoed lags behind at 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 98% in Pen Pedair Heol. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 63.4% in Pen Pedair Heol.
Pen Pedair Heol is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (345 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aberbargoed is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Pen Pedair Heol's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,199 in Pen Pedair Heol. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Pen Pedair Heol.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 while Pen Pedair Heol has 3,787. Median household income is £28,449 in Aberbargoed and £28,449 in Pen Pedair Heol. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 43.6 in Pen Pedair Heol. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 54% in Pen Pedair Heol.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Pen-pedair-heol |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 3,787 |
| 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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