Aberbargoed vs Risca
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aberbargoed offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Risca has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Risca
£194,731
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Risca
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Risca
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Risca
419.6
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Risca
70.7
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Risca
£28,906
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Aberbargoed is £177,121, which is 9% less than Risca at £194,731. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Risca it is a terraced at £171,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Risca (£171,611 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Risca prices grew faster — 64% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 84.9 offences per 1,000 people, Risca is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Aberbargoed's 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Risca 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 Risca. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Risca has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Risca School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Risca |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Risca offers faster average downloads at 419.6 Mbps, compared to 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 97.1% in Risca. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 80.8% in Risca.
Risca is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (420 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aberbargoed are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Risca. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,193 in Risca. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Risca.
Risca has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,905.7 in Risca and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 43.9 in Risca. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 53.4% in Risca. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 64% in Risca.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Risca |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 15,194 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £28,905.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 24.6% |
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