Bargod vs Ferndale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ferndale offers lower property prices by roughly 120%.
Avg House Price
Bargod
£226,037
Ferndale
£102,662
Crime Rate
Bargod
84.9
Ferndale
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bargod
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bargod
274.2
Ferndale
107.6
EPC Rating
Bargod
70.8
Ferndale
69.9
Median Income
Bargod
£28,449
Ferndale
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Ferndale is £102,662, which is 120% less than Bargod at £226,037. The most affordable entry point in Bargod is a terraced at £164,406, while in Ferndale it is a terraced at £92,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 103% pricier in Bargod (£219,361 vs £107,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ferndale prices grew faster — 67% vs 63%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Bargod and Ferndale at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bargod and Ferndale. Bargod has 0 schools and Ferndale has 0 schools.
Bargod School Inspection Breakdown
Ferndale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bargod | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bargod offers faster average downloads at 274.2 Mbps, compared to 107.6 Mbps in Ferndale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Bargod and 97% in Ferndale. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Bargod and 6.9% in Ferndale.
Bargod is the faster of the two by 155% on average download speed (274 vs 108 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bargod are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Ferndale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bargod and £1,208 in Ferndale. 62.6% of homes in Bargod have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Ferndale.
Bargod has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,449 in Bargod and £28,335 in Ferndale.
| Indicator | Bargod | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,034 | 4,301 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | N/A |
Location
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