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Tredegar

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About

Tredegar occupies a long, narrow valley within the western reaches of the South Wales Valleys. The settlement is historically defined by the iron and coal industries, with its terraced housing climbing the steep valley sides. The town centre lies along a main thoroughfare following the river, with commercial and civic buildings concentrated here. Its landscape is characterised by the close proximity of residential areas to former industrial sites and expansive upland common.

A central feature is the large, circular Bedwellty Park, which contains formal gardens, a war memorial, and Tredegar House. The town's layout and infrastructure were significantly influenced by the Tredegar Iron and Coal Company in the 19th century. This industrial past is visibly embedded in the urban fabric, from the architecture to the surrounding hills marked by old tips and quarries. The Sirhowy Valley Walk follows the course of the river through the area.

Area overview

On average Tredegar has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 31.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tredegar is £37,535 per year. Tredegar is home to around 5,523 people, with a population density of about 506 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tredegar Population
5,523
Population density
506 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.02(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.15(+124%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.2(+134%)
Public order
12.49(+52%)
Vehicle crime
4.16(+45%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,230
94.69%
Other White
179
3.24%
Chinese
25
0.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.25%
Total population: 5,523

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,495
32.98%
Level 4 qualifications or above
897
19.79%
Level 3 (A level)
667
14.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
641
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
513
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 4,533

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
755
29.12%
Other social rented
543
20.94%
Owns with a mortgage
493
19.01%
Social rents from council
410
15.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
321
12.38%
Total households: 2,593

Property prices in Tredegar

Median price£137,500
Price per sq ft£156
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £174K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 (about £156 per square foot) in Tredegar area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tredegar over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£335,000£238
Semi-Detached14£145,000£171
Terraced25£125,000£149
Flats1£65,000£106

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tredegar

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tredegar.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£75,950£74,975
2017£186,000£38,000£86,650£75,000
2018£160,000£40,000£89,000£67,500
2019£227,500£48,000£93,500£77,500
2020£189,250£52,500£105,000£92,000
2021£245,000£71,750£130,000£98,000
2022£310,000£55,000£130,000£130,000
2023£222,500£87,500£120,000£135,000
2024£200,000£68,000£150,000£120,000
2025£301,250£85,000£140,000£125,000
2026£65,000£121,000£118,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tredegar.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tredegar.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£118£87£81
2017£113£55£105£97
2018£142£48£94£88
2019£145£63£110£92
2020£160£68£115£107
2021£190£75£141£112
2022£170£116£140£135
2023£191£109£149£144
2024£194£79£151£140
2025£229£103£151£136
2026£106£240£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tredegar.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tredegar 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.