Aberdare vs Bargod
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Aberdare is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower.
Avg House Price
Aberdare
£172,897
Bargod
£226,037
Crime Rate
Aberdare
N/A
Bargod
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aberdare
N/A
Bargod
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aberdare
355.7
Bargod
274.2
EPC Rating
Aberdare
70
Bargod
70.8
Median Income
Aberdare
£29,380
Bargod
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Bargod commands an average of £226,037, compared with £172,897 in Aberdare – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Aberdare is a flat at £69,500, while in Bargod it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Bargod (£164,406 vs £120,617).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bargod prices grew faster — 63% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Aberdare 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 Aberdare and Bargod. Aberdare has 0 schools and Bargod has 0 schools.
Aberdare School Inspection Breakdown
Bargod School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdare | Bargod |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 355.7 Mbps in Aberdare and 274.2 Mbps in Bargod. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Aberdare and 98% in Bargod. Gigabit availability stands at 65.7% in Aberdare and 46.5% in Bargod.
Aberdare is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (356 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bargod leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Aberdare averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,352 in Aberdare and £1,199 in Bargod. 61.6% of homes in Aberdare 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 61.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,380 in Aberdare and £28,449 in Bargod. The median age is 46.2 in Aberdare and 43.6 in Bargod. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Aberdare versus 67.5% in Bargod. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Aberdare and 54% in Bargod.
| Indicator | Aberdare | Bargod |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,675 | 8,034 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,380 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 25.3% |
Location
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