Bargod vs Tonyrefail
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Tonyrefail is about 13% cheaper on average. Tonyrefail has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bargod
£226,037
Tonyrefail
£200,179
Crime Rate
Bargod
84.9
Tonyrefail
37.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bargod
N/A
Tonyrefail
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bargod
274.2
Tonyrefail
226.3
EPC Rating
Bargod
70.8
Tonyrefail
69.8
Median Income
Bargod
£28,449
Tonyrefail
£29,432
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Tonyrefail more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £200,179 versus £226,037 in Bargod. The most affordable entry point in Bargod is a terraced at £164,406, while in Tonyrefail it is a terraced at £136,121.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Bargod (£164,406 vs £136,121).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bargod prices grew faster — 63% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 37.4 offences per 1,000 people, Tonyrefail is the safer of the two – 127% lower than Bargod's 84.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bargod is violent-crime, while in Tonyrefail 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 Tonyrefail. Bargod has 0 schools and Tonyrefail has 0 schools.
Bargod School Inspection Breakdown
Tonyrefail School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bargod | Tonyrefail |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bargod enjoy 274.2 Mbps on average, while Tonyrefail lags behind at 226.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Bargod and 98.2% in Tonyrefail. Gigabit availability stands at 46.5% in Bargod and 35% in Tonyrefail.
Bargod is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (274 vs 226 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bargod is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Tonyrefail's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bargod and £1,204 in Tonyrefail. 62.6% of homes in Bargod have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Tonyrefail.
Bargod has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bargod has a population of 8,034 while Tonyrefail has 10,207. Median household income is £29,431.5 in Tonyrefail and £28,449 in Bargod. The median age is 43.6 in Bargod and 44.4 in Tonyrefail. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bargod and 53.6% in Tonyrefail.
| Indicator | Bargod | Tonyrefail |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,034 | 10,207 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £29,431.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 30% |
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