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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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
8/10
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

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£141
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £150K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £141 per square foot) in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £395,000.

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 South & Cwm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£289,950£276
Semi-Detached5£155,000£174
Terraced70£120,750£136
Flats3£110,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152,975£36,000£136,000£57,500
2017£185,000£70,000£145,000£62,000
2018£170,000£46,000£94,500£69,000
2019£205,000£66,500£130,000£77,000
2020£162,500£80,000£115,000£77,750
2021£216,000£52,000£147,000£89,475
2022£290,000£65,000£182,000£99,975
2023£255,000£98,000£199,950£110,000
2024£260,000£39,000£219,950£114,000
2025£313,000£60,000£163,000£120,000
2026—£115,000£155,000£123,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134£52£93£71
2017£169£145£125£69
2018£194£72£96£83
2019£191£105£115£88
2020£125£165£127£88
2021£215£95£133£103
2022£237£112£174£117
2023£264£228£219£122
2024£279£52£211£130
2025£310£84£177£135
2026—£211£209£148
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ebbw Vale South & Cwm in the last year.

All postcodes in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm

NP236NT

Shakespeare Crescent

NP236DF

Drysiog Street

NP237QX

Brighton Terrace

NP236LG

Eureka Place

NP237SU

Marine Street

NP236HH

Bethcar Street

NP237RJ

Carne Street

NP236NF

Coed Y Garn

NP237RR

Cwm Terrace

NP237RY

Cools Close

NP237RD

Canning Street

NP236PW

Hillside

NP236LL

Alexandra Street

NP235YA

Ebbw Vale South

NP236EP

Clos Gwaith Dur

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.