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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

NP49NG

Queen Street

NP49QP

Alma Street

NP49SJ

Whistle Road

NP49AA

Park Street

NP49BY

Railway Terrace

NP49JL

Bryn Welon Close

NP49JR

Giles Road

NP49PF

Garnddyrys Mount

NP49HY

Brankleys Houses

NP49RE

Kennard Crescent

NP49JS

Ton Mawr Road

NP49LG

Capel Newydd Avenue

NP49QB

Vincent Street

NP49BD

Forge Road

NP49DS

Oakfield Terrace

NP49EL

Old James Street

NP49NN

Upper Hill Street

NP49SF

Lower Garn Terrace

NP49JQ

Francis Morris Estate

NP49QZ

Elgam Green

NP49BL

Curwood

NP49DA

Forge Road

NP49ED

Cwmavon Road

NP49EW

Lower Hill Street

NP49LS

Capel Newydd Road

NP49QF

Upper Waun Street

NP49LT

Llanover Close

NP49NW

Lower Woodland Street

NP49JG

Penmynydd Close

NP49AR

Lower Hill Street

NP49QD

Waun Villas

NP49AW

Middle Coedcae Road

NP49BN

Forge Side Road

NP49HD

Rhydynos Street

NP49JE

Hillside Avenue

NP49JN

New William Street

NP49PE

Ael Y Bryn

NP49EN

Lower Hill Street

NP49HG

Charles Street

NP49JA

Upper Coedcae Road

NP49BG

Avon Road

NP49EY

Anne Street

NP49LE

Cwmavon Road

NP49NZ

Blaenavon

NP49PQ

Neville Terrace

NP49SG

Upper Garn Terrace

NP49AP

Mary Street

NP49BJ

Curwood

NP49RL

Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate

NP49BE

Varteg Road

NP49DJ

C Row

NP49HU

Llanover Road

NP49AZ

Garn Road

NP49BH

Riverside Drive

NP49XA

Prince Street

NP49AJ

The Park

NP49HN

Hedgeley Houses

NP49PU

High Street

NP49HB

Duke Street

NP49DD

Forge Road

NP49EB

Sycamore Road

NP49NQ

Upper Hill Street

NP49AU

Brick Houses

NP49LQ

Coed Eithen Terrace

NP49LU

Oak View

NP49PG

Blaenavon

NP49DH

Coity Terrace

NP49DR

Prince Street

NP49PH

Llanfoist Crescent

NP49RR

West View Terrace

NP49BB

Hill Street

NP49LA

Greenfield Place

NP49NX

Morgan Rise

NP49RN

North Street

NP49HF

Bryn Terrace

NP49LR

Capel Newydd Avenue

NP49QN

Rifle Green

NP49AD

Park Gardens

NP49BZ

Cwrt Kennard

NP49QU

Elgam Avenue

NP49RB

Lower Ellick Street

NP49XG

Forge Road

NP49EH

Old James Street

NP49LX

Trem Y Mynydd Court

NP49QH

King Street

NP49QS

Rifle Street

NP49JT

Charles Street

NP49LB

Ton Mawr Avenue

NP49LL

Coed Terrace

NP49NA

Church Road

NP49SD

Garn Road

NP49AT

Avon Road

NP49DG

D Row

NP49HZ

Upper Coedcae Road

NP49JJ

Coed Llwydd

NP49LP

Capel Newydd Avenue

NP49LW

Capel Newydd Avenue

NP49PN

Queen Street

NP49RG

Abergavenny Road

NP49RT

Garn Road

Data Sources

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