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About

Cwmtillery is a ward located within the Blaenau Gwent county borough in South Wales. The area is situated in a steep-sided valley, with the settlement largely following the course of the river and the A467 road. Its landscape is defined by the surrounding hillsides, with residential housing spread across the valley floor and lower slopes. The community has historical roots in the coal mining industry, which once dominated the local economy and shaped its development.

The area includes the large Cwmtillery Park, a green space with sports facilities that serves as a central recreational ground. A notable local feature is the Cwmtillery Lakes, a series of former reservoirs nestled in the hills above the village, now used for fishing and walking. The architectural character is primarily residential, with traditional terraced housing alongside more modern developments. The ward functions as a residential community with local services centered along the main thoroughfare.

Area overview

On average Cwmtillery has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 26.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cwmtillery is £38,473 per year. Cwmtillery is home to around 4,448 people, with a population density of about 461.3 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cwmtillery Population
4,448
Population density
461.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.78(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.47(+56%)
Public order
11.47(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.24(-14%)
Other theft
4.95(+8%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,300
96.67%
Other White
83
1.87%
Indian
13
0.29%
Other Asian
9
0.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
0.16%
Total population: 4,448

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,118
30.87%
Level 4 qualifications or above
747
20.62%
Level 3 (A level)
536
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
523
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
420
11.6%
Total 16+ residents: 3,622

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
669
33.77%
Owns with a mortgage
465
23.47%
Other social rented
349
17.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
241
12.17%
Social rents from council
219
11.06%
Total households: 1,981

Property prices in Cwmtillery

Median price£149,000
Price per sq ft£157
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£109K – £185K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £149,000 (about £157 per square foot) in Cwmtillery area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cwmtillery over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£340,000£266
Semi-Detached4£207,500£169
Terraced22£121,000£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cwmtillery

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwmtillery.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174,975£90,000£65,000
2017£230,000£75,000£71,500
2018£236,000£84,250£78,000
2019£220,000£88,500£85,000
2020£166,250£146,000£85,500
2021£197,000£126,000£90,000
2022£258,500£145,000£116,250
2023£207,500£166,500£113,750
2024£275,000£140,000£128,750
2025£300,000£179,950£136,500
2026£380,000£185,000£128,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwmtillery.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwmtillery.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£125£81£73
2017£194£82£72
2018£147£78£74
2019£159£96£86
2020£160£165£93
2021£189£128£98
2022£214£143£126
2023£251£157£121
2024£255£195£131
2025£267£172£141
2026£265£165£144
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwmtillery.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Cwmtillery

Is Cwmtillery safe?

Cwmtillery records about 67 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 Cwmtillery?

The median sale price in Cwmtillery is £149,000 (about £157 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Cwmtillery?

Cwmtillery scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cwmtillery sits around rank 377 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 Cwmtillery?

The average household income in Cwmtillery is around £38,473 per year, and 27% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cwmtillery?

Cwmtillery is represented by 2 elected councillors: Joanna Wilkins (Independent) and Malcolm Day (Independent).

All postcodes in Cwmtillery

NP131QQ

Oxford Street

NP131HY

Tillery Road

NP133ER

Bournville Road

NP131HZ

Tillery Road

NP131LR

Cwmtillery

NP133ED

Glanyrafon Terrace

NP131LX

Hill Crest View

NP131JH

Summer Houses

NP131RB

Winifred Terrace

NP131RN

Rising Sun Court

NP131HS

Fountain Court

NP131SB

Rose Heyworth Road

NP131SA

Rose Heyworth Road

NP131PN

Preston Street

NP133ES

Bournville Road

NP131LL

East Side Row

NP131LG

Bryn Terrace

NP131QL

Preston Street

NP131PP

George Street

NP131LD

Bridge Terrace

NP131LN

Hope Cottages

NP131SR

Rose Heyworth Road

NP131SF

Brace Avenue

NP131HU

Victor Road

NP133EB

Llandovery Villas

NP131PD

Montague Street

NP131EZ

Tyleri Gardens

NP131RF

West Bank

NP131LH

East Bank

NP131NL

Upper Royal Lane

NP131PG

Victoria Street

NP131SL

George Daggar Avenue

NP131NR

Granville Street

NP131RL

Rising Sun Cottages

NP131JN

Zion Cottages

NP131JA

Greenmeadow Terrace

NP131RR

Ty Bryn Hill

NP131RA

Clydach Cottages

NP131JY

Lower Gwastod Terrace

NP131TW

Antwerp Place

NP133EL

Bournville Road

NP131PB

Spring Bank

NP131JL

Hawarden Cottages

NP131JD

Fair View Terrace

NP131YL

Alma Street

NP131LB

Nantygraig Cottages

NP131LZ

Cwmtillery Industrial Estate

NP131SQ

Lawrence Avenue

NP131QZ

Gwern Berthi Road

NP131JG

Crook Hill

NP131RT

Ty-Dan-Y-Wal Road

NP131NH

Poplar Row

NP133EJ

South Griffin Terrace

NP131JJ

Llangorse Cottages

NP131HR

Whitehorse Court

NP131LF

Gladstone Buildings

NP131SP

Blaina Road

NP131JP

Oak Cottages

NP131XE

Cwmtillery

NP131NS

Gwastod Farm

NP131HL

Victor Road

NP131SJ

George Daggar Avenue

NP131JZ

Upper Gwastod Terrace

NP131PH

Ty Bryn Road

NP131TQ

Oak Street

NP131PJ

Crown Street

NP131TN

Kings Head Terrace

NP131NJ

Lower Royal Lane

NP131JT

Fir Tree Cottages

NP133EN

Bournville Road

NP131JU

Rosegreen Cottages

NP131SW

Attlee Avenue

NP131SH

Lawrence Avenue

NP131TL

Sudan Terrace

NP131PE

Blaenau Gwent Rows

NP131LJ

East Side Row

NP131RE

West Bank

NP131PT

Gaen Street

NP131JQ

Mount Pleasant Row

NP131PU

Gaen Street

NP131LP

Valley View Road

NP131JW

Spring Cottages

NP131PR

Walter Street

NP131LQ

Palace Row

NP131SS

Arael View

NP133EU

Bournville Road

NP131PQ

Victoria Street

NP131QY

Gwern Berthi Road

NP131LY

Hill Crest View

NP131PS

Norman Street

NP131SX

Blaina Road

NP131PW

Ty Bryn Road

NP131SD

Smith Road

NP131LW

Brookside Row

NP131BQ

Foundry Bridge

NP131LT

Valley View Road

NP131AQ

Cwmtillery

NP131TG

Oak Street

NP131PF

Blaenau Gwent Rows

NP131NF

Gladstone Street

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.