Bargod vs Blaenavon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Blaenavon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 43% lower. Bargod has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bargod
£226,037
Blaenavon
£158,445
Crime Rate
Bargod
84.9
Blaenavon
101.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bargod
N/A
Blaenavon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bargod
274.2
Blaenavon
303.4
EPC Rating
Bargod
70.8
Blaenavon
70.9
Median Income
Bargod
£28,449
Blaenavon
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Bargod commands an average of £226,037, compared with £158,445 in Blaenavon – a difference of 43%. The most affordable entry point in Bargod is a terraced at £164,406, while in Blaenavon it is a flat at £104,998.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Bargod (£164,406 vs £129,597).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bargod prices grew faster — 63% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBargod has a crime rate of 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 20% lower than Blaenavon at 101.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bargod is violent-crime, while in Blaenavon 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 Blaenavon. Bargod has 0 schools and Blaenavon has 0 schools.
Bargod School Inspection Breakdown
Blaenavon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bargod | Blaenavon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Blaenavon and 274.2 Mbps in Bargod. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Bargod and 94.7% in Blaenavon. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Bargod and 52.5% in Blaenavon.
Blaenavon is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (303 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Blaenavon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Bargod averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bargod and £1,248 in Blaenavon. 62.6% of homes in Bargod have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Blaenavon.
Blaenavon 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 Blaenavon and £28,449 in Bargod. The median age is 43.6 in Bargod and 46.5 in Blaenavon. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Bargod versus 68.2% in Blaenavon. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bargod and 54.4% in Blaenavon.
| Indicator | Bargod | Blaenavon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,034 | 5,637 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 33.1% |
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