Bargod vs Mountain Ash
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Mountain Ash wins on house prices with a 95% gap.
Avg House Price
Bargod
£226,037
Mountain Ash
£115,858
Crime Rate
Bargod
84.9
Mountain Ash
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bargod
N/A
Mountain Ash
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bargod
274.2
Mountain Ash
335.6
EPC Rating
Bargod
70.8
Mountain Ash
69.9
Median Income
Bargod
£28,449
Mountain Ash
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Bargod commands an average of £226,037, compared with £115,858 in Mountain Ash – a difference of 95%. The most affordable entry point in Bargod is a terraced at £164,406, while in Mountain Ash it is a flat at £57,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 62% pricier in Bargod (£219,361 vs £135,780).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bargod prices grew faster — 63% vs 55%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Bargod and Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash. Bargod has 0 schools and Mountain Ash has 0 schools.
Bargod School Inspection Breakdown
Mountain Ash School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bargod | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 335.6 Mbps in Mountain Ash and 274.2 Mbps in Bargod. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Bargod and 98% in Mountain Ash. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Bargod and 61.1% in Mountain Ash.
Mountain Ash is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (336 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bargod, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Mountain Ash. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bargod and £1,208 in Mountain Ash. 62.6% of homes in Bargod have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Mountain Ash.
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 Mountain Ash. Bargod has a population of 8,034 and Mountain Ash has 13,002.
| Indicator | Bargod | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,034 | 13,002 |
| 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 |
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