Bargod vs Cardiff
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bargod offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Bargod has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bargod
£226,037
Cardiff
£334,109
Crime Rate
Bargod
84.9
Cardiff
96.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bargod
N/A
Cardiff
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bargod
274.2
Cardiff
483.3
EPC Rating
Bargod
70.8
Cardiff
73.7
Median Income
Bargod
£28,449
Cardiff
£31,540
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Bargod is £226,037, which is 32% less than Cardiff at £334,109. The most affordable entry point in Bargod is a terraced at £164,406, while in Cardiff it is a flat at £173,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Cardiff (£278,958 vs £164,406).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bargod prices grew faster — 63% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 84.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bargod is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Cardiff's 96.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bargod is violent-crime, while in Cardiff 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 Cardiff. Bargod has 0 schools and Cardiff has 0 schools.
Bargod School Inspection Breakdown
Cardiff School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bargod | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cardiff offers faster average downloads at 483.3 Mbps, compared to 274.2 Mbps in Bargod. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Bargod and 98.6% in Cardiff. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Bargod and 95.2% in Cardiff.
Cardiff is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (483 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cardiff are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.7 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Bargod. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bargod and £944 in Cardiff. 62.6% of homes in Bargod have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.5% in Cardiff.
Cardiff has more energy-efficient housing — 73.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,540 in Cardiff and £28,449 in Bargod. The median age is 43.6 in Bargod and 39 in Cardiff. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bargod and 54.1% in Cardiff. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Bargod versus 58% in Cardiff.
| Indicator | Bargod | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,034 | 347,880 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 39 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £31,540 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 40% |
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