Blackwood vs Llanharan and Brynna
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blackwood is about 11% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Blackwood
£226,037
Llanharan and Brynna
£252,709
Crime Rate
Blackwood
84.9
Llanharan and Brynna
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackwood
N/A
Llanharan and Brynna
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Blackwood
394.9
Llanharan and Brynna
427.2
EPC Rating
Blackwood
70.8
Llanharan and Brynna
71
Median Income
Blackwood
£28,449
Llanharan and Brynna
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Blackwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £226,037 versus £252,709 in Llanharan And Brynna. The most affordable entry point in Blackwood is a terraced at £164,406, while in Llanharan And Brynna it is a terraced at £186,654.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Llanharan And Brynna (£186,654 vs £164,406).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Llanharan And Brynna prices grew faster — 64% vs 63%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Blackwood and Llanharan And Brynna 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 Blackwood and Llanharan And Brynna. Blackwood has 0 schools and Llanharan And Brynna has 0 schools.
Blackwood School Inspection Breakdown
Llanharan and Brynna School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Blackwood | Llanharan and Brynna |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Llanharan And Brynna enjoy 427.2 Mbps on average, while Blackwood lags behind at 394.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Blackwood and 94.8% in Llanharan And Brynna. Gigabit availability stands at 75.2% in Blackwood and 82.4% in Llanharan And Brynna.
Llanharan And Brynna is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (427 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Llanharan And Brynna is band C (score 71), ahead of Blackwood's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Blackwood and £1,155 in Llanharan And Brynna. 62.6% of homes in Blackwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Llanharan And Brynna.
Llanharan And Brynna has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blackwood has a population of 12,621 while Llanharan And Brynna has 8,106. Median household income is £30,769.5 in Llanharan And Brynna and £28,449 in Blackwood. The median age is 43.6 in Blackwood and 42.8 in Llanharan And Brynna. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackwood and 54.5% in Llanharan And Brynna.
| Indicator | Blackwood | Llanharan and Brynna |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,621 | 8,106 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £30,769.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 35.8% |
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