Aberbargoed vs Rogerstone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aberbargoed offers lower property prices by roughly 47%. Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Rogerstone
£335,571
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Rogerstone
108.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Rogerstone
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Rogerstone
410.6
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Rogerstone
71.9
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Rogerstone
£29,697
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Aberbargoed more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £177,121 versus £335,571 in Rogerstone. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Rogerstone it is a flat at £152,964.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Rogerstone (£203,096 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rogerstone prices grew faster — 53% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Aberbargoed (85 per 1,000) compared to Rogerstone (108.9 per 1,000), a 28% difference. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Rogerstone 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 Rogerstone. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Rogerstone has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Rogerstone School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Rogerstone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Rogerstone enjoy 410.6 Mbps on average, while Aberbargoed lags behind at 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 95.8% in Rogerstone. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 78.2% in Rogerstone.
Rogerstone is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (411 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Rogerstone is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Aberbargoed's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,107 in Rogerstone. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.7% in Rogerstone.
Rogerstone has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 while Rogerstone has 7,546. Median household income is £29,696.5 in Rogerstone and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 42.5 in Rogerstone. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 55.5% in Rogerstone.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Rogerstone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 7,546 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £29,696.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 28.1% |
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