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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 low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Blaenavon is £137,500 (around £165 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £119,500 and £191,250. 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
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
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

Median price: £137,500
Price per sq ft: £165
Sales (last 12 months): 52
Typical range (middle 50%): £120K – £191K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 (about £165 per square foot) in Blaenavon area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blaenavon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£335,000£262
Semi-Detached13£182,500£202
Terraced35£125,000£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blaenavon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blaenavon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,975£39,000£130,000£78,000
2017£207,950£101,450£122,500£81,000
2018£220,950—£97,500£85,000
2019£205,000£70,000£109,000£94,000
2020£234,750£57,500£166,000£95,500
2021£225,000£70,000£172,500£118,000
2022£275,000£74,750£140,000£126,000
2023£300,500£81,750£150,000£127,250
2024£346,000£114,500£170,000£130,000
2025£263,750£124,998£178,750£128,000
2026£500,000—£181,250£131,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blaenavon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blaenavon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160£84£126£85
2017£149£103£119£104
2018£167—£108£102
2019£155£93£106£114
2020£165£78£128£120
2021£187£112£156£145
2022£212£129£169£144
2023£213£130£174£161
2024£191£190£188£151
2025£254£109£203£158
2026£226—£184£141
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blaenavon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blaenavon in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Blaenavon ward.

Local councillors

Janet Jones

Blaenavon - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Liam James Cowles

Blaenavon - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Nick Horler

Blaenavon - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

All postcodesin Blaenavon

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NP49BP

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NP49HT

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NP49BS

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