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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
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
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

Median price£173,500
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £205K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 (about £192 per square foot) in Abercarn area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,500 up to £286,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abercarn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£270,000£263
Semi-Detached28£185,000£194
Terraced18£165,000£174
Flats1£87,500£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abercarn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abercarn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152,500£65,000£105,000£92,500
2017£209,975£72,000£110,000£97,475
2018£205,000£77,750£125,000£105,000
2019£207,000£82,500£140,500£117,000
2020£230,000£65,000£129,000£109,950
2021£182,500£86,500£143,000£120,000
2022£283,000£108,750£173,000£143,750
2023£300,000£112,500£185,000£133,000
2024£255,000£110,000£173,500£145,000
2025£212,500£113,000£185,000£155,000
2026£270,000£87,500£181,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abercarn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abercarn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£94£124£104
2017£174£108£115£113
2018£155£130£127£123
2019£177£139£139£128
2020£185£131£139£126
2021£201£173£163£137
2022£285£187£188£164
2023£240£205£184£160
2024£285£178£181£166
2025£222£205£193£169
2026£264£198£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abercarn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abercarn in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.