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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 low crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 19.3% 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. The median sale price in Sirhowy is £150,000 (around £160 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £198,000. 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
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.3%
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

Median price: £150,000
Price per sq ft: £160
Sales (last 12 months): 39
Typical range (middle 50%): £120K – £198K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Sirhowy area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sirhowy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£281,000£236
Semi-Detached13£195,000£188
Terraced23£147,500£146

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sirhowy

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sirhowy.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,248£120,000£78,250
2017£208,000£126,500£71,250
2018£173,000£128,000£89,000
2019£225,500£115,000£76,500
2020£255,000£130,000£79,950
2021£253,750£170,000£100,000
2022£257,500£200,000£125,000
2023£270,000£150,000£122,500
2024£336,500£145,000£110,000
2025£239,500£200,000£137,500
2026—£150,000£148,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sirhowy.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sirhowy.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£127£139£94
2017£136£118£75
2018£156£128£88
2019£154£119£96
2020£183£133£83
2021£208£167£126
2022£211£187£143
2023£180£159£137
2024£204£196£134
2025£267£190£149
2026—£165£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sirhowy.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Sirhowy ward.

Local councillors

Diane Rowberry

Sirhowy - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Malcolm Cross

Sirhowy - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Tommy Smith

Sirhowy - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

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Chartist Way

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Charles Street

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Beaufort Road

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Rhoslan

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Beaufort Road

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Merthyr Road

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Evans Terrace

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Mechanics Square

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Rhoslan

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Willow Court

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Green Meadow

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Club Row

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Lamb Row

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Yellow Row

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Tynewydd

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Crown Avenue

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