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Aberbargoed vs Pontypool

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Aberbargoed is about 12% cheaper on average. Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Aberbargoed

£177,121

Pontypool

£200,307

Crime Rate

Aberbargoed

85.0

Pontypool

101.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Aberbargoed

N/A

Pontypool

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Aberbargoed

274.2

Pontypool

303.4

EPC Rating

Aberbargoed

70.8

Pontypool

70.9

Median Income

Aberbargoed

£28,449

Pontypool

£31,437

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Buyers will find Aberbargoed more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £177,121 versus £200,307 in Pontypool. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Pontypool it is a flat at £90,038.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Pontypool (£155,437 vs £127,073).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Pontypool prices grew faster — 30% vs 19%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

With 85 offences per 1,000 people, Aberbargoed is the safer of the two – 20% lower than Pontypool's 101.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Pontypool it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Aberbargoed and Pontypool. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Pontypool has 0 schools.

Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown

Pontypool School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAberbargoedPontypool
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Pontypool enjoy 303.4 Mbps on average, while Aberbargoed lags behind at 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 94.7% in Pontypool. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 52.5% in Pontypool.

Pontypool 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 Pontypool is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Aberbargoed's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,248 in Pontypool. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Pontypool.

Pontypool has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 while Pontypool has 28,766. Median household income is £31,437 in Pontypool and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 46.5 in Pontypool. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 54.4% in Pontypool.

IndicatorAberbargoedPontypool
Population4,41228,766
Median Age43.646.5
Median Household Income£28,449£31,437
Employment Rate54%54.4%
Owner Occupied67.5%68.2%
Degree-Level Qualified25.3%33.1%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Aberbargoed and Pontypool?
Aberbargoed and Pontypool are approximately 7.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Aberbargoed or Pontypool?
Aberbargoed is cheaper, with an average house price of £177,121.
Is Aberbargoed or Pontypool safer?
Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate at 85 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Aberbargoed or Pontypool?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Aberbargoed or Pontypool?
Pontypool has faster average broadband at 303.4 Mbps.

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