Bargod vs Ebbw Vale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ebbw Vale offers lower property prices by roughly 43%. Bargod has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bargod
£226,037
Ebbw Vale
£157,979
Crime Rate
Bargod
84.9
Ebbw Vale
114.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bargod
N/A
Ebbw Vale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bargod
274.2
Ebbw Vale
303.3
EPC Rating
Bargod
70.8
Ebbw Vale
69.7
Median Income
Bargod
£28,449
Ebbw Vale
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Ebbw Vale more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £157,979 versus £226,037 in Bargod. The most affordable entry point in Bargod is a terraced at £164,406, while in Ebbw Vale it is a flat at £66,429.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Bargod (£164,406 vs £120,103).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bargod prices grew faster — 63% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 84.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bargod is the safer of the two – 35% lower than Ebbw Vale's 114.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bargod is violent-crime, while in Ebbw Vale 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 Ebbw Vale. Bargod has 0 schools and Ebbw Vale has 0 schools.
Bargod School Inspection Breakdown
Ebbw Vale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bargod | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ebbw Vale enjoy 303.3 Mbps on average, while Bargod lags behind at 274.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Bargod and 97.6% in Ebbw Vale. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Bargod and 50.9% in Ebbw Vale.
Ebbw Vale is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (303 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bargod is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Ebbw Vale's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bargod and £1,274 in Ebbw Vale. 62.6% of homes in Bargod have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Ebbw Vale.
Bargod has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bargod has a population of 8,034 while Ebbw Vale has 18,664. Median household income is £29,122 in Ebbw Vale and £28,449 in Bargod. The median age is 43.6 in Bargod and 44 in Ebbw Vale. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bargod and 52.2% in Ebbw Vale.
| Indicator | Bargod | Ebbw Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,034 | 18,664 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £29,122 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 21.6% |
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