Aberbargoed vs Tonyrefail
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
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 WalesProperty 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 WalesTonyrefail 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool 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
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Tonyrefail |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/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.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Tonyrefail |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 10,207 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £29,431.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 30% |
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