Abertridwr and Senghenydd vs Blackwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Abertridwr And Senghenydd offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Blackwood has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
£157,985
Blackwood
£226,037
Crime Rate
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
85.1
Blackwood
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
N/A
Blackwood
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
446.7
Blackwood
394.9
EPC Rating
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
71.5
Blackwood
70.8
Median Income
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
£29,441
Blackwood
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abertridwr And Senghenydd more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £157,985 versus £226,037 in Blackwood. The most affordable entry point in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is a flat at £93,750, while in Blackwood it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 19% pricier in Blackwood (£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 WalesCrime is lower in Blackwood (84.9 per 1,000) compared to Abertridwr And Senghenydd (85.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is violent-crime, while in Blackwood 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 Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Blackwood. Abertridwr And Senghenydd has 0 schools and Blackwood has 0 schools.
Abertridwr and Senghenydd School Inspection Breakdown
Blackwood School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertridwr and Senghenydd | Blackwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Abertridwr And Senghenydd enjoy 446.7 Mbps on average, while Blackwood lags behind at 394.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 96.5% in Blackwood. Gigabit availability stands at 85.9% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 75.2% in Blackwood.
Abertridwr And Senghenydd is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (447 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Blackwood's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and £1,199 in Blackwood. 64.2% of homes in Abertridwr And Senghenydd have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Blackwood.
Abertridwr And Senghenydd has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abertridwr And Senghenydd has a population of 5,639 while Blackwood has 12,621. Median household income is £29,441.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and £28,449 in Blackwood. The median age is 41.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 43.6 in Blackwood. Employment rates stand at 54% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 54% in Blackwood.
| Indicator | Abertridwr and Senghenydd | Blackwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,639 | 12,621 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,441.3 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 25.3% |
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