Bargod vs Blackwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Bargod is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Bargod has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bargod
£226,037
Blackwood
£226,037
Crime Rate
Bargod
84.9
Blackwood
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bargod
N/A
Blackwood
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bargod
274.2
Blackwood
394.9
EPC Rating
Bargod
70.8
Blackwood
70.8
Median Income
Bargod
£28,449
Blackwood
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Blackwood commands an average of £226,037, compared with £226,037 in Bargod – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Bargod is a terraced at £164,406, while in Blackwood it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Bargod (£336,812 vs £336,812).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bargod prices grew faster — 63% vs 63%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBargod has a crime rate of 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Blackwood at 84.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bargod 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 Bargod and Blackwood. Bargod has 0 schools and Blackwood has 0 schools.
Bargod School Inspection Breakdown
Blackwood School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bargod | Blackwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.9 Mbps in Blackwood and 274.2 Mbps in Bargod. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Bargod and 96.5% in Blackwood. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Bargod and 75.2% in Blackwood.
Blackwood is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (395 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bargod leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Blackwood averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bargod and £1,199 in Blackwood. 62.6% of homes in Bargod have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Blackwood.
Bargod has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,449 in Bargod and £28,449 in Blackwood. The median age is 43.6 in Bargod and 43.6 in Blackwood. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Bargod versus 67.5% in Blackwood. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bargod and 54% in Blackwood.
| Indicator | Bargod | Blackwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,034 | 12,621 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 25.3% |
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