Blackwood vs Cardiff
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Blackwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% lower. Blackwood has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Blackwood
£226,037
Cardiff
£334,109
Crime Rate
Blackwood
84.9
Cardiff
96.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackwood
N/A
Cardiff
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Blackwood
394.9
Cardiff
483.3
EPC Rating
Blackwood
70.8
Cardiff
73.7
Median Income
Blackwood
£28,449
Cardiff
£31,540
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £226,037, Blackwood undercuts Cardiff (£334,109) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blackwood 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, Blackwood prices grew faster — 63% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBlackwood has a crime rate of 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Cardiff at 96.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackwood 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 Blackwood and Cardiff. Blackwood has 0 schools and Cardiff has 0 schools.
Blackwood School Inspection Breakdown
Cardiff School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Blackwood | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cardiff averages 483.3 Mbps – ahead of Blackwood's 394.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Blackwood and 98.6% in Cardiff. Gigabit availability stands at 75.2% in Blackwood and 95.2% in Cardiff.
Cardiff is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (483 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cardiff leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.7 (C), while Blackwood averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Blackwood and £944 in Cardiff. 62.6% of homes in Blackwood 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 Blackwood. The median age is 43.6 in Blackwood and 39 in Cardiff. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Blackwood versus 58% in Cardiff. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackwood and 54.1% in Cardiff.
| Indicator | Blackwood | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,621 | 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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