Bargod vs Caerleon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bargod is about 25% cheaper on average. Bargod has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bargod
£226,037
Caerleon
£303,064
Crime Rate
Bargod
84.9
Caerleon
109.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bargod
N/A
Caerleon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bargod
274.2
Caerleon
372.9
EPC Rating
Bargod
70.8
Caerleon
71.6
Median Income
Bargod
£28,449
Caerleon
£31,273
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Bargod more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £226,037 versus £303,064 in Caerleon. The most affordable entry point in Bargod is a terraced at £164,406, while in Caerleon it is a flat at £126,156.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Caerleon (£237,258 vs £164,406).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bargod prices grew faster — 63% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 84.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bargod is the safer of the two – 29% lower than Caerleon's 109.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bargod is violent-crime, while in Caerleon 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 Caerleon. Bargod has 0 schools and Caerleon has 0 schools.
Bargod School Inspection Breakdown
Caerleon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bargod | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Caerleon enjoy 372.9 Mbps on average, while Bargod lags behind at 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Bargod and 91.4% in Caerleon. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Bargod and 68.1% in Caerleon.
Caerleon is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (373 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Caerleon is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Bargod's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bargod and £1,170 in Caerleon. 62.6% of homes in Bargod have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Caerleon.
Caerleon has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bargod has a population of 8,034 while Caerleon has 7,329. Median household income is £31,272.7 in Caerleon and £28,449 in Bargod. The median age is 43.6 in Bargod and 44.7 in Caerleon. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bargod and 55.3% in Caerleon.
| Indicator | Bargod | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,034 | 7,329 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £31,272.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 32.4% |
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