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Llanhilleth

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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 very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
9/10
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

Median price£115,500
Price per sq ft£136
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£91K – £149K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £115,500 (about £136 per square foot) in Llanhilleth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £370,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanhilleth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£195,000£—
Semi-Detached9£170,000£166
Terraced23£109,950£130
Flats1£86,500£122

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanhilleth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanhilleth.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£25,000£81,000£48,500
2017£41,000£80,125£64,500
2018£39,000£96,750£60,000
2019£38,000£109,000£60,000
2020£49,000£102,500£75,000
2021£45,000£118,250£85,000
2022£64,500£145,000£101,475
2023£63,500£145,000£91,973
2024£65,000£130,000£106,500
2025£68,000£170,000£109,950
2026£81,500£100,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanhilleth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanhilleth.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£37£81£60
2017£54£81£76
2018£61£100£74
2019£71£115£75
2020£83£109£91
2021£67£118£100
2022£95£151£123
2023£78£152£113
2024£135£142£120
2025£122£162£126
2026£130
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanhilleth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llanhilleth in the last year.

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.