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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 923.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
N/A
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

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £141,000 in Brynmawr 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 Brynmawr 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 Brynmawr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£295,000
Flats2£77,500
Semi-Detached18£160,000
Terraced30£121,500

10 years median price trend in Brynmawr

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

All postcodes in Brynmawr

NP234TQ

Gurnos Estate

NP234HB

Bailey Street

NP234HE

Windsor Road

NP234DR

Alma Terrace

NP234JB

Twyncynghordy Road

NP234TE

Gurnos Estate

NP234EJ

Curzon Street

NP234HN

Warwick Road

NP234DY

Alma Street

NP234SF

Intermediate Road

NP234TN

Cemetery Road

NP234AG

Beaufort Street

NP234QA

Churchfields

NP234SD

King Edward Road

NP234SE

Intermediate Road

NP234ED

Stalybridge Terrace

NP234HZ

Lansbury Road

NP234HU

Western Avenue

NP234AE

Beaufort Street

NP234JP

Worcester Street

NP234NA

Station Road

NP234HF

Windsor Road

NP234XT

Brynmawr

NP234TB

Hill Crest

NP234TZ

Heol Helig

NP234TR

Bath Lane

NP234DX

Old Blaenavon Road

NP234RF

King Street

NP234RU

Aneurin Place

NP234RG

King Street

NP234ET

Orchard Street

NP234EB

Alexandra Terrace

NP234JY

Glamorgan Street

NP234TF

Gurnos Estate

NP234EL

Gladstone Street

NP234EY

Worcester Street

NP234SX

Hill Street

NP234HH

Brook Street

NP234DT

Greenland Road

NP234TW

George Street

NP234TD

Birch Grove

NP234TP

Well Street

NP234SP

Heads Of The Valleys Road

NP234AX

Llwyn Y Pwll Close

NP234AD

Davies Street

NP234AP

Lake Road

NP234HT

Henderson Road

NP234EU

Chapel Street

NP234RP

Pleasant View

NP234RQ

King Street

NP234DJ

Trafalgar Road

NP234HX

Twyncynghordy Place

NP234DL

Lower Bailey Street

NP234EH

Clarence Street

Data Sources

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