Blackwood vs Blaenavon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blaenavon is about 43% cheaper on average. Blackwood has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Blackwood
£226,037
Blaenavon
£158,445
Crime Rate
Blackwood
84.9
Blaenavon
101.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackwood
N/A
Blaenavon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Blackwood
394.9
Blaenavon
303.4
EPC Rating
Blackwood
70.8
Blaenavon
70.9
Median Income
Blackwood
£28,449
Blaenavon
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Blaenavon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £158,445 versus £226,037 in Blackwood. The most affordable entry point in Blackwood is a terraced at £164,406, while in Blaenavon it is a flat at £104,998.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Blackwood (£164,406 vs £129,597).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackwood prices grew faster — 63% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 84.9 offences per 1,000 people, Blackwood is the safer of the two – 20% lower than Blaenavon's 101.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackwood is violent-crime, while in Blaenavon it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Blackwood and Blaenavon. Blackwood has 0 schools and Blaenavon has 0 schools.
Blackwood School Inspection Breakdown
Blaenavon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Blackwood | Blaenavon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blackwood enjoy 394.9 Mbps on average, while Blaenavon lags behind at 303.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Blackwood and 94.7% in Blaenavon. Gigabit availability stands at 75.2% in Blackwood and 52.5% in Blaenavon.
Blackwood is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (395 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Blaenavon is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Blackwood's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Blackwood and £1,248 in Blaenavon. 62.6% of homes in Blackwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Blaenavon.
Blaenavon has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blackwood has a population of 12,621 while Blaenavon has 5,637. Median household income is £31,437 in Blaenavon and £28,449 in Blackwood. The median age is 43.6 in Blackwood and 46.5 in Blaenavon. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackwood and 54.4% in Blaenavon.
| Indicator | Blackwood | Blaenavon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,621 | 5,637 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 33.1% |
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