Property Data OutlookBlaenau Gwent
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
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Key indicators for buyers
The Blaenau Gwent market looks favourable for buyers. Prices are rising at 4.5%, which may favour acting sooner rather than later. Affordability has improved from a peak of 5.0x in 2008 to 4.3x today. Rising rents (£664/mo, +7.0%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Blaenau Gwent costs 4.3x the local median salary — relatively affordable, improving from a peak of 5.0x in 2008.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Blaenau Gwent is £664, up 7.0% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Blaenau Gwent price of £139,073 with a 25% deposit (£35k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £549 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£549) are £115 less than renting (£664). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £35k — it would take around 7 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
16, MARTINDALE CLOSE NP22 3HX | Terraced | £204,500 | 22 Jan 2026 |
9, HILL STREET NP23 6AE | Terraced | £154,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
116, WORCESTER STREET, BRYNMAWR NP23 4DF | Terraced | £115,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
112, MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD NP23 6JL | Terraced | £130,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
63, ALMA STREET NP13 1QB | Terraced | £170,000 | 15 Jan 2026 |
27, GROSVENOR ROAD NP13 1PA | Terraced | £148,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
19, NEUADD STREET NP13 1NP | Terraced |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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