Aberbargoed vs Pwllheli
Which is better to live in? Distance: 96.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aberbargoed wins on house prices with a 39% gap. Pwllheli has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Pwllheli
£290,775
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Pwllheli
69.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Pwllheli
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Pwllheli
281.8
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Pwllheli
63.6
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Pwllheli
£24,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £177,121, Aberbargoed undercuts Pwllheli (£290,775) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Pwllheli it is a flat at £163,571.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Pwllheli (£198,524 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pwllheli prices grew faster — 24% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Pwllheli experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.9 per 1,000 versus 85 per 1,000 in Aberbargoed. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Pwllheli 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 Pwllheli. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Pwllheli has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Pwllheli School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Pwllheli |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Pwllheli averages 281.8 Mbps – ahead of Aberbargoed's 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 81.8% in Pwllheli. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 50.4% in Pwllheli.
Pwllheli is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (282 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aberbargoed, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 63.6 (band D) in Pwllheli. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,572 in Pwllheli. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 43.2% in Pwllheli.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 43.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,449 in Aberbargoed and £24,186 in Pwllheli. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 46.1 in Pwllheli. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 52.9% in Pwllheli. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 65.4% in Pwllheli. Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 and Pwllheli has 3,622.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Pwllheli |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 3,622 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £24,186 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 34.5% |
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