Town Pop. 4,171

Living in Blaina: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blaina is 50/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 56/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 17/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the NP13 postcode district, Blaina ranks 2nd. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (84). Transport (12) and lifestyle (27) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NP13 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 92 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 70 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 46 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Public order 37 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 42 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 28 crimes
  2. 2 East Pen-Twyn 17 crimes
  3. 3 Beech Tree Crescent 17 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 7.7 µg/m³
80
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
56
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital26.3 mi
Hereford County Hospital27.3 mi
Southmead Hospital30.2 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust12.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km
GP capacity1,193 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
17
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Blaenau Gwent
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
33.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
33.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 108 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed3.1%Retired22.3%Student4.2%Other inactive18%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.4%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary44.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.7%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership63.4%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
49
Council tax Blaenau Gwent · 2025-26
A £1,619
B £1,888
C £2,158
D £2,428
E £2,968
F £3,507
G £4,047
H £4,856
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Ebbw Vale Parkway 1.8 mi
Ebbw Vale Town 2 mi
Llanhilleth 4.7 mi
J26 M4 13.2 mi
J26 M4 13.3 mi
J27 M4 13.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £135,000 13
Terraced £132,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£83k £109k £136k £162k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Nantyglo 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Cwm 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Brynmawr 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Abertillery 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ebbw Vale 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Waunllapria 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Blaenavon 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Clydach (Monmouthshire) 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tredegar 58 4.0 mi away ⇄
Llanhilleth 56 4.6 mi away ⇄
Abersychan 51 4.7 mi away ⇄
New Tredegar 60 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blaina a nice place to live?

Blaina is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Blaina is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Blaina?

Blaina is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 308 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Blaina?

The current median house price in Blaina is £135,000, around 53% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £132,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%.

Postcode districts in Blaina

NP13 50 ⇄

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