Aberbargoed vs Welshpool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 67.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aberbargoed wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Welshpool has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Welshpool
£276,982
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Welshpool
55.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Welshpool
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Welshpool
278.1
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Welshpool
68.7
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Welshpool
£29,647
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Welshpool commands an average of £276,982, compared with £177,121 in Aberbargoed – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Welshpool it is a flat at £90,317.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Welshpool (£158,496 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Welshpool prices grew faster — 28% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Welshpool experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.9 per 1,000 versus 85 per 1,000 in Aberbargoed. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Welshpool 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 Welshpool. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Welshpool has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Welshpool School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Welshpool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 278.1 Mbps in Welshpool and 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 75.3% in Welshpool. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 50.4% in Welshpool.
Welshpool is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (278 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aberbargoed, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Welshpool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,554 in Welshpool. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57% in Welshpool.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 57% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,646.5 in Welshpool and £28,449 in Aberbargoed. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 48.9 in Welshpool. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 55.5% in Welshpool. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 68.1% in Welshpool. Aberbargoed has a population of 4,412 and Welshpool has 5,460.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Welshpool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 5,460 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £29,646.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 32.2% |
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