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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
N/A
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

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £127,500 in Ebbw Vale South area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £295,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ebbw Vale South 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£289,950
Flats3£70,000
Semi-Detached4£156,500
Terraced42£125,000

10 years median price trend in Ebbw Vale South

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

All postcodes in Ebbw Vale South

NP236HZ

Holland Street

NP236DL

The Walk

NP236DD

Woodside Crescent

NP236HS

Westend Terrace

NP236PG

Tredegar Road

NP236PA

Pentwyn

NP236FN

Northgate

NP236BP

High Street

NP235AE

Cwmdraw Industrial Estate

NP236HG

Bethcar Street

NP236HX

Penuel Square

NP236EF

Queen Square

NP236PD

Pentwyn

NP236GL

Lime Avenue

NP236PP

Pennant Street

NP236DA

Penybryn Terrace

NP236PF

Moorland Road

NP236JG

James Street

NP236BE

Church Street

NP236UJ

Spencer Street

NP236UR

Prince Edward Crescent

NP236LS

Wall Street

NP236NZ

Pentwyn

NP236AJ

Clovelly Avenue

NP236PU

Tredegar Road

NP236JF

Alexandra Street

NP236AZ

The Walk

NP236GR

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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