Town Pop. 4,455

Living in Nantyglo: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Nantyglo scores 48/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 55/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the NP13 postcode district. Below 30/100: transport (15) and lifestyle (26). That puts Nantyglo in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NP13 postcode district.

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Nantyglo scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
112.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 161 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 106 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 66 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Public order 58 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Shoplifting 36 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 74 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bus/Coach Station 29 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 28 crimes
  3. 3 Clos Glanllyn 25 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 7.7 µg/m³
80
Green Space 72
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital26.8 mi
Hereford County Hospital26.8 mi
Southmead Hospital31.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust13.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryBRYNMAWR MEDICAL0.7 mi
GP capacity1,193 patients per GP

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

Broadband
21
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Blaenau Gwent
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
59.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
59.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 119 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate51%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51%Unemployed3.6%Retired22.5%Student3.9%Other inactive19%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial22.9%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary45.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications30.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.7%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership57.9%
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
15
Ebbw Vale Town 1.5 mi
Ebbw Vale Parkway 2.3 mi
Pontlottyn 5.4 mi
J26 M4 14.6 mi
J26 M4 14.6 mi
J25A M4 14.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
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 £240,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£105k £138k £173k £207k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Brynmawr 56 1.0 mi away ⇄
Blaina 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ebbw Vale 58 1.9 mi away ⇄
Waunllapria 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Clydach (Monmouthshire) 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cwm 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tredegar 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Blaenavon 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Abertillery 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Gilwern 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Llangattock 50 4.6 mi away ⇄
Abertysswg 62 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nantyglo a nice place to live?

Nantyglo has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nantyglo is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Nantyglo?

Nantyglo has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 501 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Nantyglo?

The current median house price in Nantyglo is £240,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 64%.

Postcode districts in Nantyglo

NP13 50 ⇄
NP23 56 ⇄

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