Town Pop. 3,871

Living in Aberbargoed: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aberbargoed scores 60/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 63/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 71/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Aberbargoed places 4th of 6 in the CF81 postcode district. Notably, nothing falls below 42/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF81 postcode district.

60
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Aberbargoed scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CF81 8AA CF81 9AA CF81 NP12

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
105.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 145 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 77 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 44 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Public order 39 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Vehicle crime 24 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 80 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Elm Street 35 crimes
  2. 2 Lewis Street 24 crimes
  3. 3 Heol Ysgol Newydd 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
78
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
63
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital26.6 mi
Lydney & District Hospital29.1 mi
Southmead Hospital29.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust10.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgerySOUTH STREET SURGERY0.4 mi
GP capacity1,399 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
47
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 92 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed3.3%Retired20.3%Student4.6%Other inactive20.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.8%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary43.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.5%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership59.1%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
68
Council tax Caerphilly · 2025-26
A £1,304
B £1,521
C £1,739
D £1,956
E £2,391
F £2,825
G £3,260
H £3,912
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Bargoed 0.5 mi
Gilfach Fargoed 0.5 mi
Brithdir 1.4 mi
J27 M4 10.7 mi
J30 M4 10.7 mi
J27 M4 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £191,500 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£117k £184k £252k £319k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bargod 66 0.6 mi away ⇄
Markham 62 1.2 mi away ⇄
Argoed 55 1.2 mi away ⇄
Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant 64 1.7 mi away ⇄
Blackwood 64 1.7 mi away ⇄
Pen-pedair-heol 59 1.8 mi away ⇄
Fleur-de-lis and Pengam 67 1.8 mi away ⇄
Oakdale 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Deri 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
New Tredegar 60 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gelligaer 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pontllanfraith 60 2.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aberbargoed a nice place to live?

Aberbargoed is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Aberbargoed is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Aberbargoed?

Aberbargoed has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 409 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Aberbargoed?

The current median house price in Aberbargoed is £191,500, around 33% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 23%.

Postcode districts in Aberbargoed

CF81 61 ⇄
NP12 61 ⇄

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