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Abertridwr and Senghenydd vs Bargod

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Abertridwr And Senghenydd wins on house prices with a 30% gap. Bargod has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

£157,985

Bargod

£226,037

Crime Rate

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

85.1

Bargod

84.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

N/A

Bargod

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

446.7

Bargod

274.2

EPC Rating

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

71.5

Bargod

70.8

Median Income

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

£29,441

Bargod

£28,449

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Property in Bargod commands an average of £226,037, compared with £157,985 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is a flat at £93,750, while in Bargod it is a terraced at £164,406.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 19% pricier in Bargod (£219,361 vs £177,036).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Abertridwr And Senghenydd prices grew faster — 66% vs 63%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Residents of Bargod experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.9 per 1,000 versus 85.1 per 1,000 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd. The most common crime category in Abertridwr And Senghenydd 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.

School quality data is not fully available for both Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Bargod. Abertridwr And Senghenydd has 0 schools and Bargod has 0 schools.

Abertridwr and Senghenydd School Inspection Breakdown

Bargod School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAbertridwr and SenghenyddBargod
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 446.7 Mbps in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 274.2 Mbps in Bargod. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 98% in Bargod. Gigabit availability stands at 85.9% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 46.5% in Bargod.

Abertridwr And Senghenydd is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (447 vs 274 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Abertridwr And Senghenydd, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Bargod. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and £1,199 in Bargod. 64.2% of homes in Abertridwr And Senghenydd have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Bargod.

Abertridwr And Senghenydd has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,441.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and £28,449 in Bargod. The median age is 41.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 43.6 in Bargod. Employment rates stand at 54% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 54% in Bargod. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd versus 67.5% in Bargod. Abertridwr And Senghenydd has a population of 5,639 and Bargod has 8,034.

IndicatorAbertridwr and SenghenyddBargod
Population5,6398,034
Median Age41.343.6
Median Household Income£29,441.3£28,449
Employment Rate54%54%
Owner Occupied62.8%67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified32.6%25.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Bargod?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Bargod are approximately 6.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Bargod?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd is cheaper, with an average house price of £157,985.
Is Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Bargod safer?
Bargod has the lower crime rate at 84.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Bargod?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Bargod?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd has faster average broadband at 446.7 Mbps.

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