Area guide · Torfaen

Living in Blaenavon

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

At a glance

Blaenavon is a village in Torfaen, Wales with a population of 5,637. The average house price is £158,445 and the overall crime rate is 101.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Blaenavon ranks

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

Population

5,637

Avg House Price

£158,445

Crime Rate

101.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

303 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,437

Median Age

46.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Blaenavon's detached homes (£288,700) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£104,998).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Blaenavon prices have risen 26% over the last 9 years (£125,862 → £158,445).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£288,700	£267,500	5
Semi-Detached	£178,750	£178,750	12
Terraced	£129,597	£125,000	31
Flat	£104,998	£74,995	3

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Blaenavon is 101.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Blaenavon: violent crime (40% 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

Blaenavon averages 303 Mbps — 203% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Blaenavon homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	65.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,248

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,637
Median Age	46.5
Median Household Income	£31,437
Employment Rate	54.4%
Owner Occupied	68.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Blaenavon?

The average house price in Blaenavon is £158,445 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Blaenavon is a flat, with an average price of £104,998.

Is Blaenavon a safe place to live?

Blaenavon has a recorded crime rate of 101.6 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 Blaenavon?

Average broadband download speeds in Blaenavon are around 303 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.7% of premises.

How big is Blaenavon?

Blaenavon is a settlement in Torfaen with a population of approximately 5,637.

Most compared with

How does Blaenavon stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Blaenavon

House price: £177,121 · £158,445
Crime rate: 85 · 101.6
Distance: 8.2 mi

Abercarn

Blaenavon

House price: £166,339 · £158,445
Crime rate: 84.7 · 101.6
Distance: 9.1 mi

Abercynon

Blaenavon

House price: £161,702 · £158,445
Crime rate: N/A · 101.6
Distance: 13.7 mi

Abergavenny

Blaenavon

House price: £356,309 · £158,445
Crime rate: 64.2 · 101.6
Distance: 4.5 mi

Abersychan

Blaenavon

House price: £161,481 · £158,445
Crime rate: 101.9 · 101.6
Distance: 3.1 mi

Abertillery

Blaenavon

House price: £131,204 · £158,445
Crime rate: 156.6 · 101.6
Distance: 3.6 mi

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