Area guide · Blaenau Gwent

Living in Blaina

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

At a glance

Blaina is a village in Blaenau Gwent, Wales with a population of 4,553. The average house price is £149,106 and the overall crime rate is 114.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Blaina ranks

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

Population

4,553

Avg House Price

£149,106

Crime Rate

114.4/1k

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)

Blaina's detached homes (£281,167) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£90,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Blaina prices have risen 51% over the last 9 years (£99,049 → £149,106).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£281,167	£300,000	6
Semi-Detached	£163,333	£171,000	6
Terraced	£126,903	£123,125	34
Flat	£90,000	£90,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Blaina is 114.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Blaina: 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

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Blaina 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	4,553
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 Blaina?

The average house price in Blaina is £149,106 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Blaina is a flat, with an average price of £90,000.

Is Blaina a safe place to live?

Blaina has a recorded crime rate of 114.4 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 Blaina?

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

How big is Blaina?

Blaina is a settlement in Blaenau Gwent with a population of approximately 4,553.

Most compared with

How does Blaina stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Blaina

House price: £177,121 · £149,106
Crime rate: 85 · 114.4
Distance: 5.8 mi

Abercarn

Blaina

House price: £166,339 · £149,106
Crime rate: 84.7 · 114.4
Distance: 8.4 mi

Abercynon

Blaina

House price: £161,702 · £149,106
Crime rate: N/A · 114.4
Distance: 10.9 mi

Aberdare

Blaina

House price: £172,897 · £149,106
Crime rate: N/A · 114.4
Distance: 13.0 mi

Abergavenny

Blaina

House price: £356,309 · £149,106
Crime rate: 64.2 · 114.4
Distance: 7.3 mi

Abersychan

Blaina

House price: £161,481 · £149,106
Crime rate: 101.9 · 114.4
Distance: 4.7 mi

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