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House prices in Blaenau Gwent
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
House prices in Blaenau Gwent have risen sharply over the past year — up +4.5% to a typical £144,294, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Terraced property led the rise, with typical prices now at £132,164.
That's 47% below the UK average of £272,611.
Blaenau Gwent house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Blaenau Gwent
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £235,985 ▲ +3.5%
- Semi-detached £158,405 ▲ +4.7%
- Terraced £132,164 ▲ +4.8%
- Flat £81,954 ▼ -0.7%
Affordability
A typical home in Blaenau Gwent costs 4.0× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Blaenau Gwent ranks nationally →
Blaenau Gwent is the 4th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 24,690 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Blaenau Gwent.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 34.7%
- Median floor area 81 m²
- Median annual energy cost £988
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Merthyr Tydfil £156,721
- House prices in Rhondda Cynon Taf £164,192
- House prices in Neath Port Talbot £168,082
- House prices in Caerphilly £197,542
- House prices in Carmarthenshire £199,025
- House prices in Torfaen £199,184
- House prices in Denbighshire £201,452
- House prices in Gwynedd £204,974
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Blaenau Gwent?
- The average house price in Blaenau Gwent is £144,294, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Blaenau Gwent changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Blaenau Gwent have risen +4.5% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Blaenau Gwent by property type?
- Latest average prices in Blaenau Gwent:
- detached homes: £235,985
- semi-detached homes: £158,405
- terraced homes: £132,164
- flats: £81,954
- Is Blaenau Gwent affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Blaenau Gwent costs 4.0× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Blaenau Gwent ranks nationally.
- Is Blaenau Gwent an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Blaenau Gwent costs £144,294 — 47% less than the UK average of £272,611. Blaenau Gwent is the 4th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Blaenau Gwent?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Blaenau Gwent's average of £144,294, expect roughly £400–£550 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £700–£950 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Blaenau Gwent?
- On a typical Blaenau Gwent sale at £144,294, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £1,700–£2,600, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Blaenau Gwent?
- Moving home in Blaenau Gwent typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.