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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.

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.