Abersychan vs Bargod
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Abersychan is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. Bargod has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abersychan
£161,481
Bargod
£226,037
Crime Rate
Abersychan
101.9
Bargod
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abersychan
N/A
Bargod
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abersychan
303.4
Bargod
274.2
EPC Rating
Abersychan
70.9
Bargod
70.8
Median Income
Abersychan
£31,437
Bargod
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Bargod commands an average of £226,037, compared with £161,481 in Abersychan – a difference of 29%. The most affordable entry point in Abersychan is a flat at £100,000, while in Bargod it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Bargod (£336,812 vs £262,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bargod prices grew faster — 63% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBargod has a crime rate of 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 20% lower than Abersychan at 101.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abersychan is violent-crime, while in Bargod 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 Abersychan and Bargod. Abersychan has 0 schools and Bargod has 0 schools.
Abersychan School Inspection Breakdown
Bargod School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abersychan | Bargod |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 303.4 Mbps in Abersychan and 274.2 Mbps in Bargod. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Abersychan and 98% in Bargod. Gigabit availability stands at 52.5% in Abersychan and 46.5% in Bargod.
Abersychan is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (303 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abersychan, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Bargod. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,248 in Abersychan and £1,199 in Bargod. 65.6% of homes in Abersychan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Bargod.
Abersychan has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,437 in Abersychan and £28,449 in Bargod. The median age is 46.5 in Abersychan and 43.6 in Bargod. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Abersychan and 54% in Bargod. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Abersychan versus 67.5% in Bargod. Abersychan has a population of 7,495 and Bargod has 8,034.
| Indicator | Abersychan | Bargod |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,495 | 8,034 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,437 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 25.3% |
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