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Blaenau Gwent

About

Blaenau Gwent is a county borough in south‑east Wales centred on the upland valleys that drain southwards. The principal towns are Ebbw Vale, Abertillery, Brynmawr, Nantyglo and Tredegar. The Ebbw Fach and Ebbw Fawr rivers run through the area and meet as they descend from the moorland, shaping a landscape of steep valley sides and compact town centres. Industry in the 19th and 20th centuries was focused on coal and iron; Ebbw Vale housed a large integrated steelworks and numerous collieries, and much of that infrastructure has been cleared or reclaimed, leaving a patchwork of woodland, reclaimed spoil tips and open land threaded by footpaths.

Local history is visible in surviving rows of workers’ housing, miners’ institutes and community halls that remain active. Tredegar is known for its link with Aneurin Bevan and the Tredegar Medical Aid Society, a local organisation that influenced his thinking on healthcare. Contemporary Blaenau Gwent supports small manufacturing, services and outdoor recreation, with walking routes and valley trails that follow former railway lines and river corridors through the borough.

Area overview

On average Blaenau Gwent has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blaenau Gwent is £37,863 per year. Blaenau Gwent is home to around 66,904 people, with a population density of about 615.1 per km2.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blaenau Gwent Population

66,904

Population density

615.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

42.6(+16%)

Anti-social behaviour

23.88(+64%)

Criminal damage and arson

15.35(+90%)

Public order

13.23(+48%)

Other theft

6.22(+23%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

63,990

95.65%

Other White

1,227

1.83%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

219

0.33%

Indian

212

0.32%

Other Asian

172

0.26%

Total population: 66,903

Economics

No qualifications

15,376

27.88%

Level 4+ (Degree)

11,892

21.57%

Level 3 (A level)

8,647

15.68%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

8,554

15.51%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

5,980

10.84%

Total 16+ residents: 55,144

Housing

Owns outright

10,564

34.82%

Owns with a mortgage

7,658

25.24%

Other social rented

4,418

14.56%

Private landlord or letting agency

4,160

13.71%

Social rents from council

2,776

9.15%

Total households: 30,340

Property prices in Blaenau Gwent

Based on 624 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Blaenau Gwent area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £455,000.

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 Blaenau Gwent over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	78	£279,248	£179,250	£237,300	£330,000	£396,875
Flats	13	£70,000	£53,400	£63,000	£80,000	£87,000
Semi-Detached	138	£179,975	£87,250	£143,750	£225,000	£270,750
Terraced	395	£123,000	£70,000	£101,250	£147,500	£184,900

10 years median price trend in Blaenau Gwent

All wards in Blaenau Gwent

Abertillery and Six Bells

Beaufort

Blaina

Brynmawr

Cwm

Cwmtillery

Ebbw Vale North

Ebbw Vale South

Georgetown

Llanhilleth

Nantyglo

Rassau and Garnlydan

Sirhowy

Tredegar

Data Sources

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

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