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Aberbargoed vs Tonyrefail

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Aberbargoed is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Tonyrefail has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Aberbargoed

£177,121

Tonyrefail

£200,179

Crime Rate

Aberbargoed

85.0

Tonyrefail

37.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Aberbargoed

N/A

Tonyrefail

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Aberbargoed

274.2

Tonyrefail

226.3

EPC Rating

Aberbargoed

70.8

Tonyrefail

69.8

Median Income

Aberbargoed

£28,449

Tonyrefail

£29,432

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Property in Tonyrefail commands an average of £200,179, compared with £177,121 in Aberbargoed – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Tonyrefail it is a terraced at £136,121.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Tonyrefail (£312,466 vs £287,140).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Tonyrefail prices grew faster — 50% vs 19%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Tonyrefail has a crime rate of 37.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 127% lower than Aberbargoed at 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Tonyrefail 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 Tonyrefail. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Tonyrefail has 0 schools.

Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown

Tonyrefail School Inspection Breakdown

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed and 226.3 Mbps in Tonyrefail. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 98.2% in Tonyrefail. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 35% in Tonyrefail.

Aberbargoed is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (274 vs 226 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Aberbargoed leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Tonyrefail averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,204 in Tonyrefail. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Tonyrefail.

Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,431.5 in Tonyrefail and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 44.4 in Tonyrefail. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 70.5% in Tonyrefail. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 53.6% in Tonyrefail.

IndicatorAberbargoedTonyrefail
Population4,41210,207
Median Age43.644.4
Median Household Income£28,449£29,431.5
Employment Rate54%53.6%
Owner Occupied67.5%70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified25.3%30%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Aberbargoed and Tonyrefail?
Aberbargoed and Tonyrefail are approximately 11.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Aberbargoed or Tonyrefail?
Aberbargoed is cheaper, with an average house price of £177,121.
Is Aberbargoed or Tonyrefail safer?
Tonyrefail has the lower crime rate at 37.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Aberbargoed or Tonyrefail?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Aberbargoed or Tonyrefail?
Aberbargoed has faster average broadband at 274.2 Mbps.

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