Area guide · Blaenau Gwent

Living in Nantyglo

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

At a glance

Nantyglo is a village in Blaenau Gwent, Wales with a population of 4,548. The average house price is £181,261 and the overall crime rate is 114.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Nantyglo ranks

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

Population

4,548

Avg House Price

£181,261

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)

Nantyglo's detached homes (£333,321) command roughly 4.6× the price of a flat (£72,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Nantyglo prices have risen 65% over the last 9 years (£110,071 → £181,261).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£333,321	£299,995	7
Semi-Detached	£166,833	£137,500	9
Terraced	£126,207	£128,000	15
Flat	£72,500	£72,500	1

Crime & safety

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Nantyglo: 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

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Nantyglo 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	4,548
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 Nantyglo?

The average house price in Nantyglo is £181,261 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Nantyglo is a flat, with an average price of £72,500.

Is Nantyglo a safe place to live?

Nantyglo 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 Nantyglo?

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

How big is Nantyglo?

Nantyglo is a settlement in Blaenau Gwent with a population of approximately 4,548.

Most compared with

How does Nantyglo stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Nantyglo

House price: £177,121 · £181,261
Crime rate: 85 · 114.6
Distance: 6.8 mi

Abercarn

Nantyglo

House price: £166,339 · £181,261
Crime rate: 84.7 · 114.6
Distance: 9.7 mi

Abercynon

Nantyglo

House price: £161,702 · £181,261
Crime rate: N/A · 114.6
Distance: 11.6 mi

Aberdare

Nantyglo

House price: £172,897 · £181,261
Crime rate: N/A · 114.6
Distance: 12.9 mi

Abergavenny

Nantyglo

House price: £356,309 · £181,261
Crime rate: 64.2 · 114.6
Distance: 7.1 mi

Abersychan

Nantyglo

House price: £161,481 · £181,261
Crime rate: 101.9 · 114.6
Distance: 5.8 mi

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