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Ebbw Vale South & Cwm

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About

Ebbw Vale South & Cwm occupies the upper reaches of the Ebbw Fach valley, a landscape shaped by its industrial past. The area is defined by steep, green valley sides and the linear settlement pattern following the river and former railway lines. Housing is primarily a mix of traditional terraced homes and post-war estates, with local amenities concentrated along the main roads serving the community.

The area's history is visibly anchored by the extensive, now-regenerated former steelworks site, a dominant feature at the valley floor. This legacy is a fundamental part of the local identity. Community life centres on practical facilities like schools, medical centres, and local shops, with the surrounding upland common land providing accessible open space for walking.

Area overview

On average Ebbw Vale South & Cwm has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm is £39,051 per year. Ebbw Vale South & Cwm is home to around 8,131 people, with a population density of about 495.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ebbw Vale South & Cwm Population
8,131
Population density
495.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.79(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.01(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.18(+66%)
Public order
10.33(+26%)
Other theft
5.04(+10%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,722
94.99%
Other White
186
2.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
36
0.44%
Other
26
0.32%
Indian
23
0.28%
Total population: 8,129

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,682
24.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,490
22.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,117
16.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,114
16.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
740
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 6,738

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,312
35.39%
Owns with a mortgage
962
25.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
731
19.72%
Other social rented
433
11.68%
Social rents from council
158
4.26%
Total households: 3,707

Property prices in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £126,000 in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £395,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ebbw Vale South & Cwm 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 South & Cwm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced72£120,000
Detached7£313,000
Flats3£70,000
Semi-Detached6£206,500

10 years median price trend in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm.

All postcodes in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm

NP238XE

Festival Drive

NP236HS

Westend Terrace

NP236LQ

Eureka Place

NP236PP

Pennant Street

NP239BL

Holland Street

NP237SH

New Victoria

NP236TY

Hillside Terrace

NP236TW

Brynhyfryd Terrace

NP237WL

Marine Street

NP236YH

Market Street

NP239BX

Holland Street

NP235BA

Ebbw Vale South

NP236JE

Alexandra Street

NP236HY

Holland Street

NP236UJ

Spencer Street

NP238AU

Hall Street

NP236PR

Pennant Street

NP237TF

Graig Terrace

NP238BR

The Boulevard

NP236HW

Bethcar Street

NP237TH

William Street

NP236BS

Commercial Street

NP236DL

The Walk

NP236PZ

Cemetery Road

NP236DP

Mount Street

NP236UQ

Ebbw Vale South

NP236EQ

The Dingle

NP238UF

Hall Street

NP237TG

Stanfield Street

NP236HT

Holland Street

NP236LU

James Street

NP237SG

King Street

NP236UB

Park View

NP237RZ

Emlyn Road

NP236LX

Bishops Place

NP238DN

Augusta Park

NP237RU

Woodville Road

NP236DA

Penybryn Terrace

NP236HN

Bethcar Street

NP236BQ

Saron Place

NP236HR

Market Square

NP238XA

Festival Drive

NP237RN

Canning Street

NP236AH

Eastville Road

NP238AY

Victoria Avenue

NP236BP

High Street

NP238AW

Acorn Villas

NP236GL

Lime Avenue

NP236BU

High Street

NP236HL

Market Street

NP237RX

Cendl Terrace

NP237SW

Crosscombe Terrace

NP237SP

Crosscombe Terrace

NP236LN

Eureka Place

NP237RF

Curre Street

NP236BZ

Angel Square

NP237RG

Elm Street

NP237QZ

Brook Place

NP236FN

Northgate

NP238AX

Howards Way

NP237RL

Oak Street

NP238ER

Glan Ebbw Terrace

NP238WP

Brecon Heights

NP237SY

Marine Street

NP237SX

Marine Street

NP236DB

Drysiog Street

NP236JF

Alexandra Street

NP236BT

Farm Fields Road

NP236HP

Market Street

NP236BL

Zion Place

NP236EB

The Bungalows

NP236DW

Fern Cottages

NP237ST

Marine Street

NP236EE

Heol Cae Ffwrnais

NP236GH

Rees Street

NP236LT

High View

NP236NZ

Pentwyn

NP237RA

Curre Street

NP236AQ

Ash Grove

NP236PT

Pennant Street

NP238AR

Village Lane

NP237WJ

Marine Street

NP236TN

Station Road

NP236HX

Penuel Square

NP236TP

Park Place

NP238US

York Avenue

NP236LR

Garden Street

NP237RQ

Ash Street

NP237SA

Falcon Terrace

NP236FB

Market Street

NP236LS

Wall Street

NP236AB

West View Terrace

NP236PG

Tredegar Road

NP237RP

Itton Street

NP236AF

Greenfield Terrace

NP238AN

Augusta Street

NP236DN

Ebbw Vale South

NP237TA

Marine Street

NP236BA

Armoury Hill

NP236AE

Hill Street

Data Sources

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