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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 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
60
Deprivation level
6/10
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
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

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 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)

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
Detached6£240,000
Flats6£108,500
Semi-Detached24£185,000
Terraced45£152,500

10 years median price trend in Abercarn

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

All postcodes in Abercarn

NP117NF

Jamesville

NP114SZ

Cae Gorlan Street

NP115AS

Twyn Road

NP115LB

Bryn Road

NP117ET

George Street

NP115GJ

High Street

NP117ER

Upper Tribute Avenue

NP114TE

Vine Street

NP117EY

Hollybush Cottage

NP115GN

Twyn Road

NP117LU

Newport Road

NP114TD

Vine Street

NP115JP

Sycamore Terrace

NP114TH

Cae Gorlan Court

NP117DZ

Brookland Cottages

NP117EA

Brooklands Terrace

NP117NH

Marne Street

NP114TL

Mill Race

NP115LE

Llanfach Road

NP115AU

Coed Celynen Drive

NP115GT

High Street

NP115HB

Rhyswg Road

NP117LW

Twyncarn Terrace

NP114SX

Llanover Street

NP115JU

Penrhiw Terrace

NP117BQ

Abercarn

NP114SU

Railway Terrace

NP115AP

Abercarn

NP115GX

Gwyddon Road

NP115JS

Persondy Terrace

NP114SB

Bridge Street

NP115AF

High Meadow

NP115LH

Abercarn

NP115AA

High Meadow

NP117EF

Caradoc Street

NP114SE

Bridge Street

NP114TG

Royal Close

NP117LY

Newport Road

NP117NQ

Graig Cottage Access

Data Sources

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