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Brynmawr

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About

Brynmawr occupies a high plateau on the northeastern edge of Blaenau Gwent, its landscape shaped by its industrial past and the surrounding moorland. The town centre is a focal point with its post-war architecture, including the distinctive Market Hall building, which reflects a period of significant regeneration. The layout of the area is defined by its position along the heads of the valleys, with residential streets spreading out from the central core.

The local geography is marked by the prominent Brynmawr Rock, a large limestone outcrop that provides a clear landmark on the skyline. Surrounding green spaces like Waun Pond and the higher ground of the Blorenge mountain offer accessible outdoor areas. The area's history is closely linked to former coal mining and ironworking, with some old industrial sites now repurposed within the community.

Area overview

On average Brynmawr has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 22.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brynmawr is £37,173 per year. Brynmawr is home to around 5,248 people, with a population density of about 923 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brynmawr Population
5,248
Population density
923 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.73(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.86(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.2(+121%)
Shoplifting
10.29(+60%)
Public order
10.29(+25%)
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 qualifications or above
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 Brynmawr

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£186
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £212K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £186 per square foot) in Brynmawr area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brynmawr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£295,000£254
Semi-Detached17£172,000£207
Terraced25£120,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brynmawr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brynmawr.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,500£111,250£67,250
2017£152,000£110,000£70,000
2018£197,475£93,000£75,000
2019£204,975£118,250£88,500
2020£209,975£113,000£90,000
2021£190,000£140,000£102,421
2022£260,000£157,000£122,000
2023£250,000£147,000£117,000
2024£276,250£160,000£120,000
2025£280,000£160,000£120,000
2026£330,000£135,975£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brynmawr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brynmawr.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130£120£80
2017£137£113£88
2018£145£102£87
2019£166£126£111
2020£161£133£112
2021£181£155£131
2022£217£171£144
2023£201£187£123
2024£219£171£145
2025£231£186£141
2026£284£232£175
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brynmawr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Brynmawr

Is Brynmawr safe?

Brynmawr records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Brynmawr?

The median sale price in Brynmawr is £145,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Brynmawr?

Brynmawr scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Brynmawr sits around rank 584 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Brynmawr?

The average household income in Brynmawr is around £37,173 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Brynmawr?

Brynmawr is represented by 3 elected councillors: John Hill (Independent), Jules Gardner (Labour Party) and Wayne Kevin Hodgins (Independent).

All postcodes in Brynmawr

NP234SA

Thornhill Close

NP234AW

Bailey Street

NP234AQ

Beaufort Street

NP234RR

Aneurin Crescent

NP234FA

Factory Close

NP234RY

Brynawel

NP234FE

Davies Street

NP234TU

Harcourt Road

NP234PS

Blaina Road

NP234AT

Hafod View Close

NP234BS

Noble Square Industrial Estate

NP234RB

Somerset Street

NP234SH

Pontygof

NP234SJ

Rhyd Clydach

NP234ST

King Street

NP234XR

King Street

NP234PT

Barley Field Road

NP234RT

Aneurin Place

NP234PW

Blaina Road

NP234AF

Beaufort Street

NP234EX

Boundary Street

NP234AN

Bailey Street

NP234SN

Valley View

NP234TJ

Heol Ganol

NP234EP

Heathcote Close

NP234FD

King Street

NP234HY

Lansbury Road

NP234HD

Well Street

NP234RL

Clydach Street

NP234SZ

King Street

NP234HA

Hatter Street

NP234RD

Queen Street

NP234SB

Glanheulog

NP234DB

Somerset Street

NP234RX

Fitzroy Street

NP234YG

Somerset Street

NP234DF

Worcester Street

NP234AH

Bailey Street

NP234FB

Brecnock Close

NP234HJ

Windsor Road

NP234GU

Heads Of The Valleys Road

NP234RZ

Brynawel

NP234AU

Shoemaker Close

NP234RH

Church Lane

NP234HP

Park View

NP234EA

Gordon Terrace

NP234RJ

Sunny Bank

NP234TH

Heol Ganol

NP234DQ

King Street

NP234RN

Clydach Street

NP234EW

Worcester Street

NP234TG

Gurnos Estate

NP234SR

Clydach Dingle

NP234DH

King Street

NP234TS

Heol Onen

NP234DP

Factory Road

NP234BP

Old Blaenavon Road

NP234SG

Clydach Street

NP234TA

Hill Crescent

NP234DU

Greenland Road

NP234TL

Heol Isaf

NP234SS

Glamorgan Street

NP234RS

Aneurin Crescent

NP234HG

Osborne Road

NP234HW

Warwick Road

NP234HS

Mortons Farm

NP234RW

Clydach Street

NP234DN

Bailey Street

NP234DE

Worcester Street

NP234DG

King Street

NP234GA

Brynmawr

NP234EZ

Worcester Street

NP234QN

Bronhafod Street

NP234HQ

Osborne Road

NP234ER

Orchard Street

NP234RE

King Street

NP234HL

Tudor Crescent

NP234SU

King Street

NP234DZ

Alma Street

NP234AJ

Market Square

NP234DD

Somerset Street

NP234RA

Dumfries Place

NP234EF

Catholic Road

NP234DW

Bailey Street

NP234ES

Worcester Street

NP234DA

Worcester Street

NP234SY

King Street

NP234AB

Beaufort Street

NP234JA

Twyncynghordy Cottages

NP234BR

Blaen-Afon Road

NP234BT

Alma Street

NP234HR

Park Crescent

NP234AS

Queens Square

NP234EQ

Orchard Street

NP234AR

Warwick Road

NP234TT

Heol Derw

NP234JZ

Glamorgan Street

NP234DS

Darenfelen Road

NP234TY

Heol Helig

NP234GB

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.