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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
N/A
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
29.41(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.95(+15%)
Public order
10.47(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.97(+9%)
Other theft
2.33(-49%)
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%
Chinese
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 49 recent sales, the median property price is £140,500 in Blaenavon area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £375,000.

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
Detached4£281,250
Flats2£124,998
Semi-Detached11£190,000
Terraced32£129,500

10 years median price trend in Blaenavon

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

All postcodes in Blaenavon

NP49HP

Llanover Road Estate

NP49BP

Forge Side Road

NP49HT

Llanover Road

NP49BS

Barnfield Terrace

NP49BL

Curwood

Data Sources

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