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About

Sirhowy ward is situated in the Ebbw Vale area of Blaenau Gwent, centred around the valley of the Sirhowy River. The landscape is characterised by steep, wooded hillsides that rise sharply from the narrow valley floor, a topography shaped by its industrial past. Settlement patterns follow the course of the river and the A4048 road, with terraced housing and local amenities lining the main thoroughfare. The area forms a distinct community within the wider borough, connected yet defined by its own valley geography.

The ward's history is deeply tied to coal mining and ironworking, with the remnants of this heritage still visible in the terrain and place names. A notable local feature is the Sirhowy Valley Walk, a traffic-free path following the route of a former railway line, providing a green corridor through the community. This path connects to broader networks, offering a direct link to the industrial archaeology and natural regeneration of the valley slopes that define the area's character.

Area overview

On average Sirhowy has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sirhowy is £38,672 per year. Sirhowy is home to around 5,194 people, with a population density of about 313.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sirhowy Population
5,194
Population density
313.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.54(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.1(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.9(+76%)
Public order
11.17(+36%)
Other theft
5.58(+22%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,994
96.15%
Other White
76
1.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.39%
Other Asian
18
0.35%
Chinese
12
0.23%
Total population: 5,194

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,212
28.08%
Level 4 qualifications or above
981
22.73%
Level 3 (A level)
668
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
632
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
422
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 4,316

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
895
39.07%
Owns with a mortgage
571
24.92%
Other social rented
351
15.32%
Social rents from council
262
11.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
159
6.94%
Total households: 2,291

Property prices in Sirhowy

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Sirhowy area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sirhowy 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 Sirhowy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£235,000
Semi-Detached18£200,000
Terraced24£141,508

10 years median price trend in Sirhowy

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

All postcodes in Sirhowy

NP223BL

Lakeside

NP224QR

Dukestown Road

NP223AS

Merthyr Road

NP223SD

Llwynhelyg

NP224NY

Beaufort Road

NP224DU

Scwrfa Road

NP224XD

Crown Business Park

NP224NZ

Beaufort Road

NP224PD

Beaufort Close

NP224BD

St Lukes Road

NP223SQ

Tynewydd

NP224AZ

Scwrfa Road

NP224FJ

St Luke's Road

NP224QP

Grahams Yard

NP224AY

Scwrfa Road

NP223AL

Willow Court

NP224HP

St Lukes Road

NP224FL

Crown Avenue

NP224QQ

Bedford Villas

NP224AA

Charles Street

NP224AR

Glanrhyd Close

NP224AL

St Luke's Road

NP224QJ

Dukestown Road

NP224EW

Oak Bungalows

NP223BP

Maes Morgan

NP224HH

Trefil Road

NP223SB

Highfield Close

NP224PL

Sirhowy Court

NP223ST

Willow Court

NP224DL

Cwrt Pen Y Twyn

NP224NL

Thomas Ellis Way

NP224PT

Graig Y Nos

NP224AS

Meadow Crescent

NP223RZ

Pantydwr

NP224QT

Varteg Place

NP224QD

Dukestown Road

NP223BN

Lakeside Close

NP224EU

Shop Row

NP224PX

Railway View

NP223SN

Waundeg

NP224QA

Alexandra Place

NP224HE

Trefil Road

NP224PW

Heather Close

NP223RP

Merthyr Road

NP223AW

Merthyr Road

NP224AE

Charles Street

NP224EJ

Police Row

NP224PE

Rhoslan

NP223AJ

Siloam Close

NP224QF

Harford Street

NP224HN

St Lukes Road

NP223BD

Rose Farm Bungalows

NP223RY

Station Road

NP224QE

Harford Street

NP224PP

Yscuborwen

NP224AP

St Lukes Road

NP224DJ

Golwg Y Mynydd

NP224DH

Golwg Y Mynydd

NP223SJ

Waundeg

NP224HA

Railway Terrace

NP223AP

Merthyr Road

NP224BE

Sheridan Court

NP224EP

Waterworks Lane

NP223AY

Merthyr Road

NP224PN

Yscuborwen

NP224EG

Greenfield Cottages

NP224DQ

Ystrad Deri

NP224RN

Scwrfa Road

NP224AG

Ashvale

NP223SH

Waundeg

NP224DT

Feeder Bank

NP224PQ

Rhoslan

NP224ED

Twyn Star

NP223SP

Station Cottages

NP224EN

St Lukes Road

NP224QS

Butleigh Terrace

NP224AX

Ebenezer Street

NP224RE

Dukestown Road

NP223SA

Glen View

NP224RF

Picton Road

NP224RR

Arnold Place

NP223SW

Waundeg

NP223AR

Merthyr Road

NP224PA

King Street

NP223BB

Sirhowy

NP224AH

Ashvale

NP224RQ

Ebenezer Court

NP224RW

Coach Bach

NP224DS

Arches Close

NP224EL

Farmers Hill Estate

NP224AN

Glanhowy Street

NP223AU

Siloam Cottages

NP223SE

Penybont

NP224EA

Crown Avenue

NP224EZ

Sirhowy

NP224QG

Dukestown Road

NP223SL

Waundeg

NP224ES

Kings Arms Cottages

NP224DX

Picton Road

NP224QX

Harford Gardens

Data Sources

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