Abercynon vs Bargod
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abercynon offers lower property prices by roughly 28%.
Avg House Price
Abercynon
£161,702
Bargod
£226,037
Crime Rate
Abercynon
N/A
Bargod
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abercynon
N/A
Bargod
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abercynon
335.6
Bargod
274.2
EPC Rating
Abercynon
69.9
Bargod
70.8
Median Income
Abercynon
£28,335
Bargod
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Abercynon is £161,702, which is 28% less than Bargod at £226,037. The most affordable entry point in Abercynon is a flat at £98,125, while in Bargod it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Bargod (£164,406 vs £121,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bargod prices grew faster — 63% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Abercynon and Bargod at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Abercynon and Bargod. Abercynon has 0 schools and Bargod has 0 schools.
Abercynon School Inspection Breakdown
Bargod School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abercynon | Bargod |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Abercynon offers faster average downloads at 335.6 Mbps, compared to 274.2 Mbps in Bargod. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Abercynon and 98% in Bargod. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Abercynon and 46.5% in Bargod.
Abercynon is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (336 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bargod are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Abercynon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Abercynon and £1,199 in Bargod. 56.5% of homes in Abercynon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Bargod.
Bargod has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,449 in Bargod and £28,335 in Abercynon.
| Indicator | Abercynon | Bargod |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,376 | 8,034 |
| Median Age | N/A | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 25.3% |
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