Blackwood vs Llantrisant
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blackwood is about 12% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Blackwood
£226,037
Llantrisant
£257,396
Crime Rate
Blackwood
84.9
Llantrisant
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackwood
N/A
Llantrisant
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Blackwood
394.9
Llantrisant
427.2
EPC Rating
Blackwood
70.8
Llantrisant
71
Median Income
Blackwood
£28,449
Llantrisant
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Blackwood is £226,037, which is 12% less than Llantrisant at £257,396. The most affordable entry point in Blackwood is a terraced at £164,406, while in Llantrisant it is a flat at £150,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Llantrisant (£238,500 vs £164,406).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackwood prices grew faster — 63% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Blackwood and Llantrisant 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 Llantrisant. Blackwood has 0 schools and Llantrisant has 0 schools.
Blackwood School Inspection Breakdown
Llantrisant School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Blackwood | Llantrisant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Llantrisant offers faster average downloads at 427.2 Mbps, compared to 394.9 Mbps in Blackwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Blackwood and 94.8% in Llantrisant. Gigabit availability stands at 75.2% in Blackwood and 82.4% in Llantrisant.
Llantrisant is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (427 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Llantrisant are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Blackwood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Blackwood and £1,155 in Llantrisant. 62.6% of homes in Blackwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Llantrisant.
Llantrisant has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,769.5 in Llantrisant and £28,449 in Blackwood. The median age is 43.6 in Blackwood and 42.8 in Llantrisant. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackwood and 54.5% in Llantrisant. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Blackwood versus 66.8% in Llantrisant.
| Indicator | Blackwood | Llantrisant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,621 | 4,196 |
| 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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