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Abercarn

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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 None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abercarn Population
5,446
Population density
330 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.57(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.94(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.51(-25%)
Public order
4.77(-42%)
Other theft
3.12(-32%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,210
95.74%
Other White
58
1.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.46%
Indian
20
0.37%
Total population: 5,442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Abercarn area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £286,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abercarn in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£235,000
Flats2£105,000
Semi-Detached31£190,000
Terraced36£155,000

10 years median price trend in Abercarn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abercarn.

All postcodes in Abercarn

NP114SW

Railway Terrace

NP115JQ

Laburnum Terrace

NP115AU

Coed Celynen Drive

NP114TB

Pantyresk Road

NP114SG

Bridge Street

NP117EZ

Abercarn

NP115JG

Acacia Terrace

NP117NA

Newport Road

NP115JS

Persondy Terrace

NP117EP

Abercarn Fach

NP117EX

Forest View

NP114TP

Mill Race

NP115AS

Twyn Road

NP115GX

Gwyddon Road

NP115BT

Cemetery Lane

NP115LE

Llanfach Road

NP117NP

Beech Terrace

NP115LB

Bryn Road

NP117EB

The Mews

NP114TG

Royal Close

NP114SA

Bridge Street

NP117EU

Nantcarn Road

NP114TL

Mill Race

NP115AP

Abercarn

NP115GN

Twyn Road

NP117NQ

Graig Cottage Access

NP117NH

Marne Street

NP117BH

Chapel Farm Terrace

NP117LW

Twyncarn Terrace

NP117EG

Ivor Street

NP115GY

Gwyddon Road

NP117NS

Edwardsville

NP115AT

Coed Celynen Drive

NP117EN

Wood Street

NP114SL

Bridge Street

NP117ND

Newport Road

NP117ES

George Street

NP115HB

Rhyswg Road

NP114TH

Cae Gorlan Court

NP119AT

Bridge Street

NP115AH

Commercial Road

NP115LA

Llanfach Road

NP117EW

Reeces Terrace

NP115AE

High Meadow

NP114SU

Railway Terrace

NP115AR

Darren Drive

NP117ET

George Street

NP117NG

Abercarn

NP115JJ

Brook Street

NP115GU

Twyn Road

NP117BQ

Abercarn

NP115GJ

High Street

NP114SS

Troedyrhiw

NP114TF

Garn Street

NP115LD

Twyn Road

NP115AJ

Commercial Road

NP114SY

Llanover Street

NP114SB

Bridge Street

NP115GL

Ebbw Meadow

NP122BE

Pant-Y-Resk Road

NP117LX

Pond Row

NP114ST

Islwyn Street

NP115AB

High Meadow

NP117EF

Caradoc Street

NP115JT

Penrhiw Terrace

NP115BS

Abercarn

NP114SX

Llanover Street

NP114SH

Mount Pleasant

NP115DT

Dyffryn Court

NP115AQ

Cemetery Road

NP117DZ

Brookland Cottages

NP115JY

Twyn Road

NP115EY

Bridge Street

NP115AF

High Meadow

NP114AP

Woodland View

NP114SQ

Woodland Terrace

NP119BB

Bridge Street

NP115JX

Twyn Place

NP117EQ

Tribute Avenue

NP114TD

Vine Street

NP114SF

Canal Terrace

NP117NT

Park Court

NP115JU

Penrhiw Terrace

NP115GR

High Street

NP115LJ

Lower Brook Street

NP117FE

Cwmcarn Forest Drive

NP115GQ

High Street

NP114AA

Prince Of Wales Industrial Estate

NP117FA

The Graig

NP115JB

Cemetery Road

NP115AA

High Meadow

NP117ED

Feeder Row

NP119AY

Bridge Street

NP117LU

Newport Road

NP117LZ

Newport Road

NP115BW

Dyffryn Court

NP115AD

High Meadow

NP117EE

Bernard Street

NP114SR

Islwyn Street

NP117NN

York Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.