Bargod vs Bedwas
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Bargod is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower. Bargod has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bargod
£226,037
Bedwas
£292,309
Crime Rate
Bargod
84.9
Bedwas
85.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bargod
N/A
Bedwas
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bargod
274.2
Bedwas
446.7
EPC Rating
Bargod
70.8
Bedwas
71.5
Median Income
Bargod
£28,449
Bedwas
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £226,037, Bargod undercuts Bedwas (£292,309) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bargod is a terraced at £164,406, while in Bedwas it is a flat at £89,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Bedwas (£250,444 vs £164,406).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedwas prices grew faster — 65% vs 63%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBargod has a crime rate of 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bedwas at 85.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bargod is violent-crime, while in Bedwas 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 Bargod and Bedwas. Bargod has 0 schools and Bedwas has 0 schools.
Bargod School Inspection Breakdown
Bedwas School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bargod | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bedwas averages 446.7 Mbps – ahead of Bargod's 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Bargod and 97.8% in Bedwas. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Bargod and 85.9% in Bedwas.
Bedwas is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (447 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bedwas leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Bargod averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bargod and £1,117 in Bedwas. 62.6% of homes in Bargod have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Bedwas.
Bedwas 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 Bedwas and £28,449 in Bargod. The median age is 43.6 in Bargod and 41.3 in Bedwas. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Bargod versus 62.8% in Bedwas. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bargod and 54% in Bedwas.
| Indicator | Bargod | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,034 | 6,463 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £29,441.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 32.6% |
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