C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilBlaenau Gwent
Crime Rate
High for a Welsh town
59% above the national average.
Vibe
🚶‍♀️ No Car Needed
Demographics
😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Ebbw Vale 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 6 locations. Ebbw Vale boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Newtown

suburb

C+

0.4 km away

Glyncoed

village

B

1.0 km away

Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

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

Transport Links

train
Ebbw Vale Town
Train
train
Ebbw Vale Parkway
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
St Joseph's R.C.
Deighton Primary School
Glanhowy Primary School
Tredegar Comprehensive School
Pen-Y-Cwm Special School

Ebbw Vale House Prices

The average house price in Ebbw Vale is £145,093, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Ebbw Vale house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Ebbw Vale graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£145,093

Detached house prices

£295,138

Semi-detached house prices

£204,791

Terraced house prices

£129,360

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ebbw Vale a nice place to live?

Ebbw Vale 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 Ebbw Vale?

Ebbw Vale has a high crime rate for a Welsh town, with around 119 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 59% above the national average, and 13% above the Blaenau Gwent average.

What are the demographics of Ebbw Vale?

The majority of residents in Ebbw Vale identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is No religion (56%).