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About

Blackwood ward encompasses the main town centre and surrounding residential streets within the wider community. The area is centred around the A4048 road, which functions as the primary high street with a mix of local shops and services. Housing is predominantly terraced and semi-detached homes, with some modern developments on its outskirts. The layout reflects its historical development as a market town within the South Wales Valleys.

The ward includes Blackwood Miners' Institute, a notable cultural venue housed in a distinctive building. Woodfieldside and Cefn Fforest are residential areas within the ward's boundaries. The topography features sloping streets descending towards the Sirhowy River, which runs through the town. Public green spaces include the area around the institute and smaller recreational grounds integrated into the housing estates.

Area overview

On average Blackwood has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackwood is £44,687 per year. Blackwood is home to around 8,103 people, with a population density of about 1,923.3 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blackwood Population

8,103

Population density

1,923.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.2(-32%)

Anti-social behaviour

21.35(+64%)

Public order

10.74(+31%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.76(+19%)

Shoplifting

6.66(+4%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

7,785

96.08%

Other White

131

1.62%

Chinese

0.43%

Other Asian

0.33%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.23%

Total population: 8,103

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,834

27.07%

No qualifications

1,542

22.76%

Level 3 (A level)

1,203

17.76%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

981

14.48%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

667

9.85%

Total 16+ residents: 6,775

Housing

Owns outright

1,395

40.06%

Owns with a mortgage

1,156

33.2%

Private landlord or letting agency

366

10.51%

Social rents from council

346

9.94%

Other social rented

162

4.65%

Total households: 3,482

Property prices in Blackwood

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Blackwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,333 up to £425,000.

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 Blackwood over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	23	£315,000	£216,000	£264,913	£377,500	£394,500
Flats	3	£144,500	£126,050	£134,250	£239,750	£315,950
Semi-Detached	38	£197,500	£146,250	£185,250	£250,000	£369,050
Terraced	31	£175,000	£117,500	£142,000	£187,750	£225,000

10 years median price trend in Blackwood

Data Sources

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

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

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