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Bryn-mawr

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About

Brynmawr sits on a ridge in the northern part of Blaenau Gwent, overlooking valleys formed by former industrial activity. The town grew rapidly in the 19th century around coal and iron working, and in the 1930s it became the focus of the Brynmawr Experiment, a community-led response to mass unemployment that introduced cooperative workshops and social projects. Streets and older housing reflect that industrial period, while slopes around the town open onto moorland and pasture used for walking and local grazing.

Today Brynmawr functions as a local service centre with shops, community venues and sports clubs serving the surrounding communities. Regular bus services connect the town with other centres in Blaenau Gwent, while smaller lanes link out to rural settlements and fields. Public spaces and memorials mark the town centre, and local groups keep the history of mining and the interwar social projects present in community activity and occasional exhibitions.

Area overview

On average Bryn-mawr has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bryn-mawr is £37,171 per year. Bryn-mawr is home to around 5,248 people, with a population density of about 901.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bryn-mawr Population
5,248
Population density
901.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.91(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.62(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.29(-21%)
Public order
6.86(-17%)
Other theft
4.38(-4%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,985
95.01%
Other White
64
1.22%
Indian
38
0.72%
Other Asian
33
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.42%
Total population: 5,247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,174
27.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,008
23.27%
Level 3 (A level)
688
15.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
675
15.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
436
10.07%
Total 16+ residents: 4,331

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
790
32.6%
Owns with a mortgage
610
25.18%
Other social rented
416
17.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
374
15.44%
Social rents from council
183
7.55%
Total households: 2,423

Property prices in Bryn-mawr

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £141,000 in Bryn-mawr area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bryn-mawr 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 Bryn-mawr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£295,000
Flats2£77,500
Semi-Detached18£160,000
Terraced30£121,500

10 years median price trend in Bryn-mawr

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryn-mawr.

All postcodes in Bryn-mawr

NP234SG

Clydach Street

NP234HP

Park View

NP234BS

Noble Square Industrial Estate

NP234RA

Dumfries Place

NP234ER

Orchard Street

NP234EB

Alexandra Terrace

NP234SH

Pontygof

NP234HW

Warwick Road

NP234DB

Somerset Street

NP234TF

Gurnos Estate

NP234ED

Stalybridge Terrace

NP234TE

Gurnos Estate

NP234SY

King Street

NP234HL

Tudor Crescent

NP234DL

Lower Bailey Street

NP234AP

Lake Road

NP234QN

Bronhafod Street

NP234AE

Beaufort Street

NP234HG

Osborne Road

NP234TU

Harcourt Road

NP234HF

Windsor Road

NP234EH

Clarence Street

NP234FE

Davies Street

NP234DG

King Street

NP234RF

King Street

NP234EP

Heathcote Close

NP234EZ

Worcester Street

NP234PT

Barley Field Road

NP234TQ

Gurnos Estate

NP234SB

Glanheulog

NP234FB

Brecnock Close

NP234PS

Blaina Road

NP234AT

Hafod View Close

NP234YG

Somerset Street

NP234RZ

Brynawel

NP234SX

Hill Street

NP234RR

Aneurin Crescent

NP234HQ

Osborne Road

NP234TR

Bath Lane

NP234HR

Park Crescent

NP234DF

Worcester Street

NP234XR

King Street

NP234GB

Milfraen View

NP234SD

King Edward Road

NP234DQ

King Street

NP234FA

Factory Close

NP234SR

Clydach Dingle

NP234AJ

Market Square

NP234RH

Church Lane

NP234DN

Bailey Street

NP234DT

Greenland Road

NP234TP

Well Street

NP234RS

Aneurin Crescent

NP234NA

Station Road

NP234SP

Heads Of The Valleys Road

Data Sources

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