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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

NP117FB

Rhyswg Farm Lane

NP117NX

Marne Street

NP117EJ

Edward Street

NP117FF

Ramping Road

NP114SD

Bridge Street

NP117NB

Brierley Place

NP114TE

Vine Street

NP115AG

Cefn Pennar Lane

NP115JZ

Clytha Square

NP115JR

Ystrad Terrace

NP117LY

Newport Road

NP114SE

Bridge Street

NP115AL

Graig Wen Houses

NP117EY

Hollybush Cottage

NP115JP

Sycamore Terrace

NP117NL

Chapel Farm Terrace

NP115LF

Coedmoelfa Road

NP115HA

Rhyswg Road

NP114SN

Ebbw Terrace

NP115JF

Maple Terrace

NP117EL

Park Street

NP114TA

Cae Gorlan Street

NP115GT

High Street

NP114SZ

Cae Gorlan Street

NP115JW

Brett Road

NP115JH

Oak Street

NP115JL

Hill Street

NP117NJ

Chapel Farm Terrace

NP115GZ

Gwyddon Road

NP117ER

Upper Tribute Avenue

NP117NF

Jamesville

NP117EA

Brooklands Terrace

NP115GW

Market Place

NP117NE

Newport Road

NP114SP

Danyrhiw Terrace

NP117EH

John Street

NP115JA

Lower Brook Street

NP115LH

Abercarn

NP115JN

Chapel Street

Data Sources

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