Ebbw Vale vs Tredegar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ebbw Vale wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Tredegar has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ebbw Vale
£157,979
Tredegar
£180,894
Crime Rate
Ebbw Vale
114.6
Tredegar
114.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ebbw Vale
N/A
Tredegar
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ebbw Vale
303.3
Tredegar
418.7
EPC Rating
Ebbw Vale
69.7
Tredegar
70.2
Median Income
Ebbw Vale
£29,122
Tredegar
£28,786
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Tredegar commands an average of £180,894, compared with £157,979 in Ebbw Vale – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Ebbw Vale is a flat at £66,429, while in Tredegar it is a flat at £78,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Tredegar (£78,333 vs £66,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tredegar prices grew faster — 58% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Tredegar experience less crime overall, with a rate of 114.5 per 1,000 versus 114.6 per 1,000 in Ebbw Vale. The most common crime category in Ebbw Vale is violent-crime, while in Tredegar 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 Ebbw Vale and Tredegar. Ebbw Vale has 0 schools and Tredegar has 0 schools.
Ebbw Vale School Inspection Breakdown
Tredegar School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ebbw Vale | Tredegar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 418.7 Mbps in Tredegar and 303.3 Mbps in Ebbw Vale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Ebbw Vale and 94.8% in Tredegar. Gigabit availability stands at 50.9% in Ebbw Vale and 81% in Tredegar.
Tredegar is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (419 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Tredegar leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Ebbw Vale averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,274 in Ebbw Vale and £1,236 in Tredegar. 59.6% of homes in Ebbw Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.1% in Tredegar.
Tredegar has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,122 in Ebbw Vale and £28,785.5 in Tredegar. The median age is 44 in Ebbw Vale and 43.8 in Tredegar. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Ebbw Vale versus 63.8% in Tredegar. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Ebbw Vale and 53.1% in Tredegar.
| Indicator | Ebbw Vale | Tredegar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,664 | 14,534 |
| Median Age | 44 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,122 | £28,785.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 63.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 23.5% |
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