Ebbw Vale — A lush green field with houses in the distance

Area guide · Blaenau Gwent

Living in Ebbw Vale

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

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At a glance

Ebbw Vale is a town in Blaenau Gwent, Wales with a population of 18,664. The average house price is £157,979 and the overall crime rate is 114.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ebbw Vale ranks

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

Population

18,664

Avg House Price

£157,979

Crime Rate

114.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

303 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,122

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ebbw Vale's detached homes (£282,213) command roughly 4.2× the price of a flat (£66,429).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ebbw Vale prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£121,372 → £157,979).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£282,213	£272,000	29
Semi-Detached	£202,742	£200,000	67
Terraced	£120,103	£120,000	187
Flat	£66,429	£68,000	7

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ebbw Vale is 114.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ebbw Vale: 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

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ebbw Vale homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.7
% Rated C or Above	59.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,274

Demographics & Economy

Population	18,664
Median Age	44
Median Household Income	£29,122
Employment Rate	52.2%
Owner Occupied	60.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	21.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ebbw Vale?

The average house price in Ebbw Vale is £157,979 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ebbw Vale?

The most affordable entry point in Ebbw Vale is a flat, with an average price of £66,429.

Is Ebbw Vale a safe place to live?

Ebbw Vale has a recorded crime rate of 114.6 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 Ebbw Vale?

Average broadband download speeds in Ebbw Vale are around 303 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.6% of premises.

How big is Ebbw Vale?

Ebbw Vale is a settlement in Blaenau Gwent with a population of approximately 18,664.

Most compared with

How does Ebbw Vale stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Ebbw Vale

House price: £177,121 · £157,979
Crime rate: 85 · 114.6
Distance: 6.6 mi

Abercarn

Ebbw Vale

House price: £166,339 · £157,979
Crime rate: 84.7 · 114.6
Distance: 10.2 mi

Abercynon

Ebbw Vale

House price: £161,702 · £157,979
Crime rate: N/A · 114.6
Distance: 10.7 mi

Aberdare

Ebbw Vale

House price: £172,897 · £157,979
Crime rate: N/A · 114.6
Distance: 11.4 mi

Abergavenny

Ebbw Vale

House price: £356,309 · £157,979
Crime rate: 64.2 · 114.6
Distance: 8.7 mi

Abersychan

Ebbw Vale

House price: £161,481 · £157,979
Crime rate: 101.9 · 114.6
Distance: 7.3 mi

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