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About

Llanhilleth sits within the Ebbw Valley, characterised by steep hillsides and the river's course shaping its layout. The ward encompasses the compact village centre along the main road, with residential streets climbing the slopes. Former industrial sites, now largely reclaimed, are part of the landscape, speaking to the area's historical foundations in coal and steel.

The community is anchored by local amenities including shops and social clubs. The area is connected by the valley's transport routes, with the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal running through, offering a green corridor for walking and cycling. This waterway, once vital for industry, now provides a quiet, linear park through the settled terrain.

Area overview

On average Llanhilleth has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llanhilleth is £33,801 per year. Llanhilleth is home to around 4,404 people, with a population density of about 594.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llanhilleth Population
4,404
Population density
594 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.25(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.67(-18%)
Public order
9.31(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.04(-4%)
Vehicle crime
4.31(+50%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,210
95.57%
Other White
91
2.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
0.27%
Total population: 4,405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,199
32.89%
Level 4 qualifications or above
629
17.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
581
15.94%
Level 3 (A level)
516
14.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
440
12.07%
Total 16+ residents: 3,645

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
697
33.35%
Owns with a mortgage
459
21.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
363
17.37%
Other social rented
320
15.31%
Social rents from council
193
9.23%
Total households: 2,090

Property prices in Llanhilleth

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £122,000 in Llanhilleth area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Llanhilleth 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 Llanhilleth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£212,475
Flats3£68,000
Semi-Detached7£185,000
Terraced20£119,500

10 years median price trend in Llanhilleth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanhilleth.

All postcodes in Llanhilleth

NP132HF

Bryn Terrace

NP132HY

Hafod Arthen Estate

NP132RP

Hillside Terrace

NP132JB

Railway Street

NP132RE

Woodside Terrace

NP115EB

Rectory Road

NP132LN

Llanhilleth

NP132JP

High Street

NP132JT

Meadow Street

NP115HX

Farm Road

NP132AY

Blaen-Y-Cwm Road

NP132JQ

Caefelin Street

NP115EX

Clos Ysgol Bron-Y-Bryn

NP132AU

Pen-Rhiw Estate

NP132RW

Blaencuffin Road

NP132RS

Pleasant View

Data Sources

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