Find postcode

Abercarn

About

Abercarn ward lies within the Ebbw River valley in the western part of Caerphilly county borough. The landscape is shaped by its industrial past, with terraced housing built on the steep valley sides. The community is centred along the main A467 road, which follows the river course. The area is residential, with local services and amenities concentrated in the village centre.

A key local feature is the Abercarn Pits disaster memorial, commemorating a significant 19th-century mining tragedy. Woodland areas on the surrounding hillsides, like Cwmcarn Forest, provide accessible green space. The ward's geography is defined by the valley, with the river and former railway line forming clear linear boundaries through the settlement.

Area overview

On average Abercarn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abercarn is £42,520 per year. Abercarn is home to around 5,446 people, with a population density of about 330.0 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Abercarn Population

5,446

Population density

330 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

29.93(-18%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.63(+21%)

Public order

7.9(-12%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.71(-5%)

Other theft

4.04(-20%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

5,210

95.74%

Other White

1.07%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.48%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.46%

Indian

0.37%

Total population: 5,442

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,161

26.24%

No qualifications

960

21.7%

Level 3 (A level)

829

18.74%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

683

15.44%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

469

10.6%

Total 16+ residents: 4,424

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

812

33.85%

Owns outright

807

33.64%

Private landlord or letting agency

316

13.17%

Social rents from council

244

10.17%

Other social rented

139

5.79%

Total households: 2,399

Property prices in Abercarn

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Abercarn area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abercarn over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£240,000	£153,813	£201,250	£275,750	£315,250
Flats	6	£108,500	£96,250	£101,000	£114,500	£115,000
Semi-Detached	24	£185,000	£143,000	£171,500	£206,813	£236,675
Terraced	45	£152,500	£100,000	£125,000	£172,500	£202,990

10 years median price trend in Abercarn

All postcodes in Abercarn

NP115AE

High Meadow

NP115AD

High Meadow

NP117ND

Newport Road

NP115JA

Lower Brook Street

NP115JQ

Laburnum Terrace

NP115JZ

Clytha Square

NP115LF

Coedmoelfa Road

NP117FE

Cwmcarn Forest Drive

NP117NS

Edwardsville

NP115JB

Cemetery Road

NP115AL

Graig Wen Houses

NP117NP

Beech Terrace

NP115DT

Dyffryn Court

NP114TB

Pantyresk Road

NP117EH

John Street

NP115JT

Penrhiw Terrace

NP117LZ

Newport Road

NP114SR

Islwyn Street

NP117NB

Brierley Place

NP115AQ

Cemetery Road

NP115EY

Bridge Street

NP117NE

Newport Road

NP115JR

Ystrad Terrace

NP114AP

Woodland View

NP115JW

Brett Road

NP117EE

Bernard Street

NP117EN

Wood Street

NP115AG

Cefn Pennar Lane

NP115AT

Coed Celynen Drive

NP115GQ

High Street

NP115BT

Cemetery Lane

NP117EJ

Edward Street

NP117FF

Ramping Road

NP114SG

Bridge Street

NP114TP

Mill Race

NP115AH

Commercial Road

NP115BS

Abercarn

NP117NL

Chapel Farm Terrace

NP115GU

Twyn Road

NP117FA

The Graig

NP115JN

Chapel Street

NP117ED

Feeder Row

NP117EQ

Tribute Avenue

NP117EU

Nantcarn Road

NP119AT

Bridge Street

NP114SL

Bridge Street

NP114SA

Bridge Street

NP114TF

Garn Street

NP115JJ

Brook Street

NP117BH

Chapel Farm Terrace

NP117EW

Reeces Terrace

NP115HA

Rhyswg Road

NP117EX

Forest View

NP114SF

Canal Terrace

NP114SP

Danyrhiw Terrace

NP115GW

Market Place

NP114AA

Prince Of Wales Industrial Estate

NP115GZ

Gwyddon Road

NP115LJ

Lower Brook Street

NP117EP

Abercarn Fach

NP117FB

Rhyswg Farm Lane

NP119BB

Bridge Street

NP115GL

Ebbw Meadow

NP115GY

Gwyddon Road

NP115LA

Llanfach Road

NP114SD

Bridge Street

NP114TA

Cae Gorlan Street

NP117EL

Park Street

NP114SH

Mount Pleasant

NP114ST

Islwyn Street

NP115AJ

Commercial Road

NP117NA

Newport Road

NP117NX

Marne Street

NP115LD

Twyn Road

NP115JG

Acacia Terrace

NP117EB

The Mews

NP115AR

Darren Drive

NP117NJ

Chapel Farm Terrace

NP117NT

Park Court

NP114SY

Llanover Street

NP115JY

Twyn Road

NP114SN

Ebbw Terrace

NP117ES

George Street

NP119AY

Bridge Street

NP115JF

Maple Terrace

NP115JL

Hill Street

NP114SS

Troedyrhiw

NP114SW

Railway Terrace

NP115JH

Oak Street

NP117EG

Ivor Street

NP117NG

Abercarn

NP117NN

York Place

NP115AB

High Meadow

NP115BW

Dyffryn Court

NP115JX

Twyn Place

NP115GR

High Street

NP117LX

Pond Row

NP114SQ

Woodland Terrace

NP117EZ

Abercarn

NP122BE

Pant-Y-Resk Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

Find postcode

Abercarn

Interactive map displaying Abercarn

About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Abercarn

All postcodes in Abercarn

Data Sources