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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 high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
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
59.76(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.71(+167%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.33(+176%)
Public order
18.08(+102%)
Shoplifting
11.06(+59%)
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

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £122,500 in Ebbw Vale North area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £340,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ebbw Vale North 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 Ebbw Vale North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£233,200
Semi-Detached5£151,500
Terraced40£120,750

10 years median price trend in Ebbw Vale North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale North.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.