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Blaenavon

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About

The Blaenavon ward encompasses the historic town and surrounding upland landscape within the Torfaen county borough. The area is defined by its industrial heritage, centred on the Blaenavon Ironworks and Big Pit coal mine, which are now preserved as museums. The terrain is characterised by former mining valleys and open moorland on the northern rim of the South Wales coalfield.

The town's layout and architecture are a direct legacy of its 19th-century boom, with rows of stone terraced housing built for iron and coal workers. The landscape is marked by large-scale industrial relics, including quarries, spoil tips, and the remains of the ironworks itself. This industrial archaeology is part of a designated World Heritage Site, recognising its global significance in the story of the Industrial Revolution.

Area overview

On average Blaenavon has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blaenavon is £40,088 per year. Blaenavon is home to around 6,019 people, with a population density of about 336.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blaenavon Population
6,019
Population density
336.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.69(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.11(+32%)
Public order
14.45(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.8(+34%)
Other crime
3.16(+34%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,862
97.39%
Other White
72
1.2%
White and Black African (mixed)
12
0.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.18%
Irish
7
0.12%
Total population: 6,019

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,169
24.26%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,118
23.2%
Level 3 (A level)
865
17.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
751
15.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
501
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 4,818

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
913
33.94%
Owns with a mortgage
652
24.24%
Other social rented
474
17.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
333
12.38%
Social rents from council
231
8.59%
Total households: 2,690

Property prices in Blaenavon

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £136,000 in Blaenavon area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blaenavon 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 Blaenavon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£281,250
Flats1£114,500
Semi-Detached9£190,000
Terraced29£131,000

10 years median price trend in Blaenavon

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

All postcodes in Blaenavon

NP49NL

Blaenavon

NP49AF

Church Road

NP49DL

Martin Terrace

NP49ER

Morgan Street

NP49LH

Griffin Avenue

NP49RJ

Gilchrist Thomas Court

NP49HT

Llanover Road

NP49EZ

Ashfield Houses

NP49DF

Oxford Terrace

NP49HX

Llanover Road

NP49PT

High Street

NP49QL

Castle Street

NP49JY

Gladstone Terrace

NP49QA

Lion Street

NP49BW

Forge Side Road

NP49LD

Cwmavon Road

NP49XP

Blaenavon

NP49AE

Church Road

NP49ET

Market Street

NP49NY

Caradoc Walk

NP49RQ

North Street

NP49PP

Coed Cae Road

NP49PR

Oakview Court

NP49JU

New James Street

NP49NJ

New Queen Street

NP49SR

Abergavenny Road

NP49JX

Ton Bach Street

NP49PA

Morris Rise

NP49JW

South View Terrace

NP49PB

Court Rise

NP49QJ

Phillips Street

NP49BP

Forge Side Road

NP49DN

Gethin Terrace

NP49HH

Crossfield Houses

NP49QG

King Street

NP49SB

Green Cottages

NP49JD

Hillside Avenue

NP49LF

Cwmavon Road

NP49NP

Rose Cottages

NP49NU

Bowen Close

NP49PJ

Hillside Avenue

NP49AN

Old William Street

NP49AQ

The Park

NP49EU

Cross Street

NP49HS

Llanover Road

NP49QT

Elgam Avenue

NP49QX

Elgam Avenue

NP49AB

Park Street

NP49NR

Woodland Street

NP49AS

Church Road

NP49AX

Blaenavon

NP49BU

Lower Glantorvaen Terrace

NP49NT

Ty Fry Close

NP49SE

Garn Road

NP49LN

Capel Newydd Avenue

NP49NS

Upper Woodland Street

NP49RX

Garn Road

NP49DY

Varteg Road

NP49EE

Rowan Way

NP49JB

Middle Coed Cae

NP49JP

Ton Mawr Street

NP49NE

Broad Street

NP49PY

Burford Street

NP49NH

Broad Street

NP49QQ

King Street

NP49PD

Gwaunfelen Walk

NP49DE

Clapham Terrace

NP49PZ

High Street

NP49BQ

Brynavon

NP49HP

Llanover Road Estate

NP49PL

Hillside Avenue

NP49BA

Prince Street

NP49BS

Barnfield Terrace

NP49HW

Lansdown Terrace

NP49QE

Lower Waun Street

NP49QW

Maxworthy Row

NP49AG

The Park

NP49BR

Forge Side Road

NP49DQ

E Row

NP49PS

Lion Street

NP49QY

Elgam Avenue

NP49EX

George Street

NP49HQ

Brookside

NP49LJ

Coed Road

NP49LZ

Ivor Gardens

NP49HA

Boot Lane

NP49RA

Ellick Street

NP49AY

Horse Shoe Row

NP49EP

Lower Hill Street

NP49HJ

Cotterells Houses

NP49HR

Llanover Road

NP49NB

Commercial Street

NP49ND

Broad Street

NP49DP

Martin Terrace

NP49JH

Ty Mynydd

NP49QR

Clifton Terrace

NP49RF

Kennard Place

NP49BX

Upper Glantorvaen Terrace

NP49EJ

James Street

NP49JZ

Greenfield Place

Data Sources

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