Town comparison
Aberbargoed vs Ystrad Mynach
Which is better to live in? 3.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Aberbargoed offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Aberbargoed has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aberbargoed
£177,121
Ystrad Mynach
£226,037
Crime Rate
Aberbargoed
85.0
Ystrad Mynach
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberbargoed
N/A
Ystrad Mynach
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberbargoed
274.2
Ystrad Mynach
345
EPC Rating
Aberbargoed
70.8
Ystrad Mynach
70.8
Median Income
Aberbargoed
£28,449
Ystrad Mynach
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Aberbargoed is £177,121, which is 22% less than Ystrad Mynach at £226,037. The most affordable entry point in Aberbargoed is a terraced at £127,073, while in Ystrad Mynach it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Ystrad Mynach (£164,406 vs £127,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ystrad Mynach prices grew faster — 63% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 85 offences per 1,000 people, Aberbargoed is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Ystrad Mynach's 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aberbargoed is violent-crime, while in Ystrad Mynach 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 Ystrad Mynach. Aberbargoed has 0 schools and Ystrad Mynach has 0 schools.
Aberbargoed School Inspection Breakdown
Ystrad Mynach School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberbargoed | Ystrad Mynach |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ystrad Mynach offers faster average downloads at 345.0 Mbps, compared to 274.2 Mbps in Aberbargoed. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Aberbargoed and 98% in Ystrad Mynach. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Aberbargoed and 63.4% in Ystrad Mynach.
Ystrad Mynach is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (345 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 70.8 (band C) in Ystrad Mynach. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Aberbargoed and £1,199 in Ystrad Mynach. 62.6% of homes in Aberbargoed have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Ystrad Mynach.
Aberbargoed has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,449 in Aberbargoed and £28,449 in Ystrad Mynach. The median age is 43.6 in Aberbargoed and 43.6 in Ystrad Mynach. Employment rates stand at 54% in Aberbargoed and 54% in Ystrad Mynach. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Aberbargoed versus 67.5% in Ystrad Mynach.
| Indicator | Aberbargoed | Ystrad Mynach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,412 | 12,129 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 25.3% |
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