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Ebbw Vale North

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About

Ebbw Vale North ward sits within the wider Ebbw Vale town area, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The housing is primarily a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes, with some modern developments. The ward includes parts of the town centre, providing essential shops and services for the community. The landscape is shaped by the surrounding valley slopes, with green spaces like Waun-y-Pound Park offering recreational areas.

The area's history is closely linked to the former steelworks, whose large, regenerated site now forms a significant part of the local geography. This includes the Ebbw Vale Garden Festival site, which has been transformed into parkland and contains the distinctive Skyline Walk. Transport is provided by the Ebbw Vale Railway Line, which connects the town to Cardiff. Community facilities such as the Ebbw Vale Institute serve as local hubs.

Area overview

On average Ebbw Vale North has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 24.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ebbw Vale North is £39,538 per year. Ebbw Vale North is home to around 4,702 people, with a population density of about 1,904.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ebbw Vale North Population
4,702
Population density
1,904.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.26(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.58(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.76(+74%)
Public order
11.48(+40%)
Shoplifting
5.74(-11%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,474
95.13%
Other White
94
2%
Indian
26
0.55%
Other Asian
17
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
0.3%
Total population: 4,703

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,110
29.02%
Level 4 qualifications or above
741
19.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
624
16.31%
Level 3 (A level)
618
16.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
416
10.88%
Total 16+ residents: 3,825

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
629
30.23%
Owns with a mortgage
519
24.94%
Other social rented
328
15.76%
Social rents from council
285
13.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
276
13.26%
Total households: 2,081

Property prices in Ebbw Vale North

Median price£128,500
Price per sq ft£141
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £162K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £128,500 (about £141 per square foot) in Ebbw Vale North area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ebbw Vale North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£230,000£258
Semi-Detached7£185,000£222
Terraced30£123,750£138
Flats2£67,000£98

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ebbw Vale North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£70,000
2017£210,000£134,000£77,000
2018£134,950£67,000
2019£220,000£190,000£85,000
2020£198,473£138,995£83,000
2021£208,995£143,745£100,000
2022£195,000£140,000£123,000
2023£251,000£155,000£119,950
2024£236,400£154,750£112,500
2025£245,500£310,000£122,000
2026£185,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134£79
2017£95£127£86
2018£138£78
2019£141£150£91
2020£211£200£91
2021£226£181£111
2022£221£99£121
2023£264£118£124
2024£252£148£118
2025£259£210£131
2026£267£140
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ebbw Vale North in the last year.

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.