Bargod vs Caerphilly
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bargod offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Bargod has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bargod
£226,037
Caerphilly
£249,896
Crime Rate
Bargod
84.9
Caerphilly
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bargod
N/A
Caerphilly
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bargod
274.2
Caerphilly
446.7
EPC Rating
Bargod
70.8
Caerphilly
71.5
Median Income
Bargod
£28,449
Caerphilly
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Bargod more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £226,037 versus £249,896 in Caerphilly. The most affordable entry point in Bargod is a terraced at £164,406, while in Caerphilly it is a flat at £128,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Caerphilly (£195,212 vs £164,406).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bargod prices grew faster — 63% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Bargod (84.9 per 1,000) compared to Caerphilly (84.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bargod is violent-crime, while in Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly. Bargod has 0 schools and Caerphilly has 0 schools.
Bargod School Inspection Breakdown
Caerphilly School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bargod | Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Caerphilly enjoy 446.7 Mbps on average, while Bargod lags behind at 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Bargod and 97.8% in Caerphilly. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Bargod and 85.9% in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (447 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Caerphilly is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Bargod's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bargod and £1,117 in Caerphilly. 62.6% of homes in Bargod have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bargod has a population of 8,034 while Caerphilly has 33,104. Median household income is £29,441.3 in Caerphilly and £28,449 in Bargod. The median age is 43.6 in Bargod and 41.3 in Caerphilly. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bargod and 54% in Caerphilly.
| Indicator | Bargod | Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,034 | 33,104 |
| 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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