C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilBlaenau Gwent
Crime Rate
✓average
Demographics
😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Blaina showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 20 locations. Blaina boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
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B
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Nearby Places

Garn Fach

village

C+

1.9 km away

Waun-lwyd

village

B

2.5 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Adequate
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Adequate
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Limited
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Adequate
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Adequate
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Adequate
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Ample
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Ample

Transport Links

train
Ebbw Vale Town
Train
train
Ebbw Vale Parkway
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Pen-Y-Cwm Special School
River Centre 3-16 Learning Community
Willowtown Primary School
ST Illtyd's
Ystruth Primary

House Prices

all dwelling types

£127,100

semi detached houses

£174,100

terraced houses

£112,125

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blaina a nice place to live?

Blaina is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Blaina?

Blaina has an average crime rate of 131.6 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near High Street and Abertillery Road, as reported by Gwent Police.

What are the demographics of Blaina?

The majority of residents in Blaina identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (98%). The most common religion is No religion (60%).