Blaenau Gwent: population and statistics
Blaenau Gwent has a population of 67,593 (2025) across 108.7 km², or 622 people per km². It ranks 348 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 67,593 residents
- 108.7 km²
- 622 people/km²
Blaenau Gwent in numbers
Population of Blaenau Gwent over time
Blaenau Gwent had 68,395 residents in 2015 and 67,593 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 67,219 |
| 2021 | 66,989 |
| 2022 | 66,919 |
| 2023 | 67,485 |
| 2024 | 67,712 |
| 2025 | 67,593 |
All indicators for Blaenau Gwent
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Blaenau Gwent | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.1% | 22.2% | 20.4% | ranked 163 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.4% | 16.8% | 17.4% | ranked 177 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Blaenau Gwent | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 33,250 dwellings | 1,492,630 | 27,429,300 | ranked 305 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 53.5% | 39.4% | 31.6% | ranked 23 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 7.7% | 15.3% | 18.1% | ranked 316 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 30,340 households | 75,148 | 61,440 | ranked 306 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 90.5% | 87.0% | 84.7% | ranked 49 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 9.4% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ranked 257 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 60.2% | 66.3% | 67.3% | ranked 243 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.0% | 17.1% | 17.6% | ranked 207 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 23.7% | 16.5% | 14.3% | ranked 33 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £144,294 | £218,855 | £272,474 | ranked 347 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | ranked 80 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Blaenau Gwent | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 311 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 84.8% | 71.8% | 76.7% | ranked 7 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 2.3% | 5.3% | 7.8% | ranked 316 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | ranked 190 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Blaenau Gwent | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 1,680 sites | 128,250 | 3,232,440 | ranked 357 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 24.9 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 361 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 1,330 businesses | 106,170 | 2,786,975 | ranked 357 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £34,797 | £36,288 | £38,490 | ranked 294 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Blaenau Gwent | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 63.0% | 72.2% | 76.3% | ranked 345 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 98 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Blaenau Gwent | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 23.0% | 19.5% | 18.5% | ranked 97 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 22 local authorities in Wales, Blaenau Gwent ranks 21 by population.
Households heated by electricity only: 2.3% in Blaenau Gwent, compared with an average of 5.3% in Wales and 8.6% across the UK.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 24.9 per 1,000 in Blaenau Gwent, compared with an average of 40.4 per 1,000 in Wales and 46.5 per 1,000 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by electricity only”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,228 football pitches.
- 2.2 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Torfaen, 13.1 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Caerphilly (176,078 residents), 13 km away.
Business sectors: Blaenau Gwent
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.8% ×1.3
- Construction14.8% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.8
- Health and social work7.7% ×1.4
- Transport and storage6.8% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
Where is Blaenau Gwent?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blaenau Gwent?
Blaenau Gwent has 67,593 residents (2025), ranking 348 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Blaenau Gwent?
Blaenau Gwent covers 108.7 km², with a density of 622 people per km².
Is the population of Blaenau Gwent growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Blaenau Gwent went from 68,395 to 67,593, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Blaenau Gwent?
Blaenau Gwent is in Wales (region). Latitude 51.776, longitude −3.196.
Households heated by electricity only: what is the figure for Blaenau Gwent?
In Blaenau Gwent, “Households heated by electricity only” stands at 2.3% (2021), ranking 316 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 7.8%.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Blaenau Gwent?
In Blaenau Gwent, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 24.9 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 361 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Which local authorities border Blaenau Gwent?
The nearest to Blaenau Gwent are Torfaen (13 km), Merthyr Tydfil (13 km), Caerphilly (13 km), Monmouthshire (20 km), Rhondda Cynon Taf (22 km).