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Ebbw Vale South

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About

Ebbw Vale South ward lies in the central valley of Blaenau Gwent, shaped by the steep hillsides that define the area. The settlement is linear, following the course of the Ebbw River and the main A4046 road. Housing is primarily a mix of post-war terraced homes and later developments, with community facilities like schools and local shops serving the residential streets. The topography creates distinct neighbourhoods on different levels of the valley slope.

The area's industrial heritage is evident in the landscape, with former steelworks sites repurposed for modern use. One prominent feature is the multi-level Ebbw Vale Garden Festival site, a large green space created on reclaimed land that now provides walking paths and leisure areas. The ward is residential in character, with a focus on local services and community infrastructure rather than a central town centre.

Area overview

On average Ebbw Vale South has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 20.5% 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 is £39,055 per year. Ebbw Vale South is home to around 4,196 people, with a population density of about 651.7 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ebbw Vale South Population
4,196
Population density
651.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.01(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.14(+232%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.16(+202%)
Public order
18.35(+123%)
Shoplifting
9.77(+52%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,915
93.33%
Other White
145
3.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
0.38%
Irish
16
0.38%
Other
16
0.38%
Total population: 4,195

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
828
24.22%
Level 4 qualifications or above
749
21.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
607
17.76%
Level 3 (A level)
550
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
379
11.09%
Total 16+ residents: 3,418

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
570
30.14%
Owns with a mortgage
490
25.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
415
21.95%
Other social rented
265
14.01%
Social rents from council
102
5.39%
Total households: 1,891

Property prices in Ebbw Vale South

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£140
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£103K – £150K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £140 per square foot) in Ebbw Vale South area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £289,950.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£289,950£275
Semi-Detached3£150,000£141
Terraced43£130,000£133
Flats3£110,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ebbw Vale South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139,950£36,000£133,500£76,500
2017£208,000£70,000£159,950£67,500
2018£205,250£46,000£86,250£70,000
2019£254,000£66,500£130,000£80,000
2020£162,500£80,000£137,000£80,000
2021£37,250£113,000£91,750
2022£315,000£65,000£174,975£106,000
2023£277,475£75,000£209,950£129,000
2024£253,250£39,000£219,950£141,000
2025£289,950£60,000£156,500£125,000
2026£115,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120£52£93£77
2017£170£145£125£73
2018£194£72£87£77
2019£140£105£115£90
2020£125£165£127£87
2021£61£109£97
2022£237£112£182£121
2023£258£207£227£130
2024£216£52£179£134
2025£275£84£163£126
2026£211£146
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Ebbw Vale South

Is Ebbw Vale South safe?

Ebbw Vale South records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ebbw Vale South?

The median sale price in Ebbw Vale South is £130,000 (about £140 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Ebbw Vale South?

Ebbw Vale South scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ebbw Vale South sits around rank 415 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 Ebbw Vale South?

The average household income in Ebbw Vale South is around £39,055 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ebbw Vale South?

Ebbw Vale South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jonathan David Millard (Independent).

All postcodes in Ebbw Vale South

NP235BB

Ebbw Vale South

NP236BL

Zion Place

NP236EQ

The Dingle

NP236BT

Farm Fields Road

NP236UY

Bethcar Street

NP236BS

Commercial Street

NP236UL

Railway View

NP236DE

Drysiog Street

NP236AE

Hill Street

NP236BU

High Street

NP236XA

Bethcar Street

NP236LG

Eureka Place

NP236PR

Pennant Street

NP236LL

Alexandra Street

NP236HH

Bethcar Street

NP236HY

Holland Street

NP238UW

The Walk

NP236AQ

Ash Grove

NP236DP

Mount Street

NP236JE

Alexandra Street

NP236BQ

Saron Place

NP236PT

Pennant Street

NP236LU

James Street

NP236HN

Bethcar Street

NP236NX

Bron Y De

NP236UQ

Ebbw Vale South

NP236AY

The Walk

NP239BS

Ebbw Vale South

NP236NT

Shakespeare Crescent

NP236BZ

Angel Square

NP236HW

Bethcar Street

NP236LX

Bishops Place

NP236PN

Eureka Place

NP236BX

Zion Street

NP238UP

Park Road

NP236LW

Eureka Place

NP236PJ

Hill Top

NP236DQ

Prospect Terrace

NP236LR

Garden Street

NP236DH

Institution Terrace

NP236BD

Armoury Terrace

NP236PW

Hillside

NP236DJ

Woodville Place

NP238UT

Belle Vue

NP236NY

Pentwyn

NP236EE

Heol Cae Ffwrnais

NP236HT

Holland Street

NP236EB

The Bungalows

NP236HJ

Market Street

NP236BG

Church Street

NP238XE

Festival Drive

NP236BW

Institution Terrace

NP236NU

Bryn Deri

NP236DW

Fern Cottages

NP236HU

Holland Street

NP236GZ

Plantation Row

NP236UG

Church Crescent

NP236GH

Rees Street

NP236DF

Drysiog Street

NP236DR

Domen Close

NP236PS

Pennant Street

NP236HL

Market Street

NP236PB

Tredegar Avenue

NP236EG

The Crescent

NP236AG

Oakfield Terrace

NP238XA

Festival Drive

NP236EP

Clos Gwaith Dur

NP236FB

Market Street

NP236AL

Lon Strand Annealing

NP236LN

Eureka Place

NP236BN

Armoury Terrace

NP236DG

Bryn Deri

NP239BL

Holland Street

NP238XF

Festival Drive

NP235YA

Ebbw Vale South

NP236BR

Brynllys

NP236LP

Tredegar Road

NP236HP

Market Street

NP236AD

Holland Street

NP236BB

Bethcar Street

NP236AA

Ebbw Vale South

NP236AF

Greenfield Terrace

NP236DN

Ebbw Vale South

NP238US

York Avenue

NP236BY

Brewery Terrace

NP236HQ

Bethcar Street

NP236LT

High View

NP239BX

Holland Street

NP236BJ

Ebbw Vale South

NP236AH

Eastville Road

NP236BA

Armoury Hill

NP235BA

Ebbw Vale South

NP236YH

Market Street

NP236AW

Clos Pen Y Cae

NP236BH

Roderick Place

NP236AB

West View Terrace

NP236DB

Drysiog Street

NP236LQ

Eureka Place

NP236UN

Victoria Road

NP236PE

Moorland Road

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.