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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 119 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
7/10
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
55.45(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.53(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.33(+114%)
Public order
16.37(+83%)
Other theft
9.43(+87%)
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 £174,000 in Sirhowy area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £455,000.

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
Detached13£244,000
Semi-Detached13£200,000
Terraced25£135,000

10 years median price trend in Sirhowy

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

All postcodes in Sirhowy

NP224EY

Trefil Road

NP224HE

Trefil Road

NP224PQ

Rhoslan

NP223SB

Highfield Close

NP224AH

Ashvale

NP224HF

Trefil Road

NP224DZ

Oak Villas

NP224PX

Railway View

NP224EB

Cemetery Corner

NP224PG

Rhoslan

NP223AA

Tafarnaubach Industrial Estate

NP224DQ

Ystrad Deri

NP224QW

Avalon Terrace

NP224DY

Old Duke Road

NP224EL

Farmers Hill Estate

NP224FL

Crown Avenue

NP224HN

St Lukes Road

NP223SD

Llwynhelyg

NP224AP

St Lukes Road

NP224PW

Heather Close

NP224DT

Feeder Bank

NP224EG

Greenfield Cottages

NP224PN

Yscubor Wen

NP224PU

Shepherds Close

NP224QE

Harford Street

NP224AS

Meadow Crescent

NP224AX

Ebenezer Street

NP223BL

Lakeside

NP224NZ

Beaufort Road

NP224AD

Charles Street

NP224NT

Beaufort Road

NP223AZ

Merthyr Road

NP223RP

Merthyr Road

NP224AU

Scwrfa Road

NP223AS

Merthyr Road

NP224XD

Crown Business Park

NP224NX

Beaufort Road

NP224PA

King Street

NP223RY

Station Road

NP224AA

Charles Street

NP224ED

Twyn Star

NP223RZ

Pantydwr

NP223SJ

Waundeg

NP223SR

Bush Bach

NP224BE

Sheridan Court

NP224EF

Crown Avenue

NP224FG

Clos Colbourne

NP224PF

Rhoslan

NP224QJ

Dukestown Road

NP224XL

Beaufort Road

NP224AN

Glanhowy Street

NP224EH

Evans Terrace

NP224HG

Trefil Road

NP224QA

Alexandra Place

NP224RW

Coach Bach

NP223BA

Bryn Meadow Close

NP224NL

Thomas Ellis Way

NP224EE

Crown Avenue

NP224QS

Butleigh Terrace

NP223AQ

Lamb Row

NP224AJ

White Lion Cottages

NP224HD

Trefil Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.