Abertillery — green trees on mountain under white clouds during daytime

Area guide · Blaenau Gwent

Living in Abertillery

A snapshot of life in Abertillery, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Abertillery is a village in Blaenau Gwent, Wales with a population of 10,248. The average house price is £131,204 and the overall crime rate is 156.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Abertillery ranks

Affordability
#11 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#137 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

10,248

Avg House Price

£131,204

Crime Rate

156.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

122 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,785.5

Median Age

43.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Abertillery's detached homes (£275,272) command roughly 4.5× the price of a flat (£61,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Abertillery prices have risen 76% over the last 9 years (£74,702 → £131,204).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£275,272	£282,500	9
Semi-Detached	£168,938	£157,500	25
Terraced	£116,503	£110,000	171
Flat	£61,500	£61,500	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Abertillery is 156.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Abertillery: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Abertillery averages 122 Mbps — 22% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Abertillery homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.2
% Rated C or Above	61.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,236

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,248
Median Age	43.8
Median Household Income	£28,785.5
Employment Rate	53.1%
Owner Occupied	63.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	23.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Abertillery?

The average house price in Abertillery is £131,204 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Abertillery?

The most affordable entry point in Abertillery is a flat, with an average price of £61,500.

Is Abertillery a safe place to live?

Abertillery has a recorded crime rate of 156.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Abertillery?

Average broadband download speeds in Abertillery are around 122 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.7% of premises.

How big is Abertillery?

Abertillery is a settlement in Blaenau Gwent with a population of approximately 10,248.

Most compared with

How does Abertillery stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Abertillery

House price: £177,121 · £131,204
Crime rate: 85 · 156.6
Distance: 4.7 mi

Abercarn

Abertillery

House price: £166,339 · £131,204
Crime rate: 84.7 · 156.6
Distance: 6.0 mi

Abercynon

Abertillery

House price: £161,702 · £131,204
Crime rate: N/A · 156.6
Distance: 10.2 mi

Aberdare

Abertillery

House price: £172,897 · £131,204
Crime rate: N/A · 156.6
Distance: 13.6 mi

Abergavenny

Abertillery

House price: £356,309 · £131,204
Crime rate: 64.2 · 156.6
Distance: 8.1 mi

Abersychan

Abertillery

House price: £161,481 · £131,204
Crime rate: 101.9 · 156.6
Distance: 3.0 mi

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