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Blaenau Gwent

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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 low crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blaenau Gwent Population
66,904
Population density
615.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.86(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.74(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.24(+40%)
Public order
8.43(+3%)
Other theft
3.84(-16%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£157
Sales (last 12 months)600
Typical range (middle 50%)£112K – £191K

Based on 600 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £157 per square foot) in Blaenau Gwent area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blaenau Gwent over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached71£300,000£253
Semi-Detached140£185,000£200
Terraced379£125,000£140
Flats10£72,500£110

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blaenau Gwent

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blaenau Gwent.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,500£36,000£113,000£68,250
2017£190,000£50,000£115,000£70,000
2018£190,000£40,000£120,000£74,000
2019£216,000£53,000£119,950£79,950
2020£218,000£60,000£129,975£82,000
2021£224,500£54,500£143,745£95,000
2022£267,498£55,000£158,000£117,000
2023£265,000£66,250£164,500£112,850
2024£275,000£64,000£160,000£115,000
2025£282,500£70,000£185,000£125,000
2026£312,500£89,000£175,000£123,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blaenau Gwent.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blaenau Gwent.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£126£52£111£75
2017£147£67£118£80
2018£154£65£119£83
2019£159£77£123£89
2020£191£80£134£95
2021£203£77£149£108
2022£238£96£167£129
2023£250£94£169£129
2024£241£94£172£132
2025£253£102£186£139
2026£261£151£209£141
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blaenau Gwent.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blaenau Gwent in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Blaenau Gwent

Is Blaenau Gwent safe?

Blaenau Gwent records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

Which is the safest ward in Blaenau Gwent?

Among the 14 wards of Blaenau Gwent, Blaina has the lowest crime rate, with about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year (the Blaenau Gwent average is 58 per 1,000) based on official Police.uk data.

What is the average house price in Blaenau Gwent?

The median sale price in Blaenau Gwent is £140,000 (about £157 per square foot) based on 600 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Blaenau Gwent?

Blaenau Gwent scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Blaenau Gwent sits around rank 533 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Blaenau Gwent?

The average household income in Blaenau Gwent is around £37,863 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who is the MP for Blaenau Gwent?

Blaenau Gwent is represented in Parliament by Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney: Nick Smith (Labour Party).

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Crown Avenue

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Hall Street

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Eastville Road

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Merthyr Road

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St Luke's Road

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Blaina Road

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Ffordd Glanllyn

NP23 5UA

Emlyn Avenue

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Mountain Road

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Blue Lake Close

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Clôs Marian

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High Street

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Castle Street

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Eastville Road

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Blaen-Afon Road

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Blaen-Afon Road

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Tillery Road

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Armoury Terrace

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Bryn-Y-Gwynt

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Caddick's Row

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Blaina Road

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Foundry Bridge

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Harcourt Street

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Kingsfield

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.