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Cost of living in Blaenau Gwent

Data last updated: 14 May 2026

Page last reviewed: 14 May 2026

£668/mo
Average rent
£30,734/yr
Average earnings
£140,000
Average house price
£2,531/yr
Council tax (Band D)
£189/mo
Est. energy & water

Rent in Blaenau Gwent

The average monthly rent in Blaenau Gwent is £668.

  • 1 Bed
    £494 /mo
  • 2 Bed
    £593 /mo
  • 3 Bed
    £675 /mo
  • 4+ Bed
    £891 /mo

Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)

Earnings in Blaenau Gwent

The average annual salary for residents of Blaenau Gwent is £30,734.

Median
£30,734
per year
Mean
£31,736
per year

We use the median (middle value) as the average throughout this site. This is more representative than the mean, which can be skewed by extremely high or low values.

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE)

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Average house prices in Blaenau Gwent

The average house price in Blaenau Gwent was £140,000.

  • Detached
    £279,248
  • Semi-detached
    £172,875
  • Terraced
    £125,000
  • Flat
    £70,000

How house prices have changed in Blaenau Gwent

Average house prices over time, based on quarterly rolling-year medians from Land Registry data.

£0£40k£80k£120k£160k£200k1995200020052010201520202025

Source: ONS / HM Land Registry. Historical trend based on quarterly rolling-year median prices.

Climate and weather in Blaenau Gwent

Summer daytime highs in Blaenau Gwent typically reach 19.1°C in July, dropping to around 5.8°C in January. Blaenau Gwent is much wetter than average for the UK, with rain falling on about 3.2 days a week. It gets around 40% more rainfall than the UK average. The area gets a typical amount of sunshine for the UK, averaging around 5.7 hours per day in summer. Expect frost on around 111 days per year, mostly between October and May.

Month Daytime high Rainfall Rain days Sunshine Frost days
Jan 5.8°C 185mm 18 45h 18
Feb 6.1°C 139mm 14 65h 17
Mar 8.3°C 115mm 13 108h 17
Apr 11.3°C 98mm 12 150h 13
May 14.5°C 100mm 12 181h 6
Jun 17.3°C 92mm 12 176h 1
Jul 19.1°C 100mm 12 185h 0
Aug 18.6°C 116mm 13 165h 1
Sep 16.1°C 117mm 12 134h 2
Oct 12.2°C 178mm 16 89h 7
Nov 8.7°C 178mm 17 57h 12
Dec 6.3°C 197mm 17 43h 17
How this is calculated

Climate data is based on Met Office 30-year averages (1991-2020), calculated from 5 observation grid points covering the Blaenau Gwent local authority area.

Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid , 1991-2020 averages. Crown copyright. Open Government Licence v3.0.

Council tax in Blaenau Gwent

Band D council tax in Blaenau Gwent is £2,531 per year.

  • Band A
    £1,688
  • Band B
    £1,969
  • Band C
    £2,250
  • Band D
    Benchmark
    £2,531
  • Band E
    £3,094
  • Band F
    £3,656
  • Band G
    £4,219
  • Band H
    £5,063
  • Band I
    £5,906

Source: MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government

Energy costs in Blaenau Gwent

A typical household in Blaenau Gwent pays approximately £1,641/year (£137/month) for gas and electricity.

Annual
£1,641
per year
Monthly
£137
per month

Energy region: South Wales

This estimate is based on the Ofgem price cap for a typical dual-fuel household using 2,700 kWh of electricity and 11,500 kWh of gas per year, paying by Direct Debit. Your actual costs will depend on your usage, tariff, and whether you're on a fixed deal.

Source: Ofgem Energy Price Cap, Q2 2026

Water costs in Blaenau Gwent

The average annual water and sewerage bill for Dwr Cymru Welsh Water customers is £627/year (£52/month).

Annual
£627
per year
Monthly
£52
per month

Water company: Dwr Cymru Welsh Water

Water bills vary based on whether you have a meter and your household's water usage. This figure is the company average for unmetered customers.

Source: Water UK / Discover Water, 2026-27

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Crime in Blaenau Gwent

There were 1,146 recorded crimes per 10,000 people in Blaenau Gwent, which is above the national average of 813.2. Blaenau Gwent ranks #282 out of 303 areas for lowest crime rate.

Violence & sexual offences
489/10k
(3,317 offences)
Burglary
46/10k
(311 offences)
Theft
205/10k
(1,390 offences)
Criminal damage
180/10k
(1,223 offences)
Drug offences
22/10k
(151 offences)
Public order
155/10k
(1,051 offences)
Other
50/10k
(336 offences)

Recorded crime statistics reflect crimes reported to and recorded by police. They may not capture the full picture of crime in an area, and recording practices vary between forces.

Source: Home Office police recorded crime, Year ending December 2025

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Frequently asked questions about Blaenau Gwent

Data on this page is sourced from: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR), Scottish Government Private Sector Rent Statistics, ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, ONS / HM Land Registry House Price Statistics, MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government council tax data, Ofgem Energy Price Cap, and Water UK / Discover Water. All official data is published under the Open Government Licence.