Compare Blaenau Gwent against Torfaen

See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen.

Population comparison

Population for Blaenau Gwent
70,020
Population for Torfaen
94,832
Difference
-24,812
Percentage Difference
-30.1%

People in employment comparison

# People Employed in Blaenau Gwent
27,730 (66.6%)
# People Employed in Torfaen
39,010 (69.7%)
Difference
27,730
Percentage Difference
-33.8%

People inactive comparison

# People Inactive in Blaenau Gwent
12,055 (29.0%)
# People Inactive in Torfaen
14,700 (26.3%)
Difference
12,055
Percentage Difference
-19.77%

Unemployment comparison

# People unemployed in Blaenau Gwent
1,835 (4.4%)
# People unemployed in Torfaen
2,250 (4.0%)
Difference
1,835
Percentage Difference
-20.32%

Comparing crimes by type for Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen

Showing crimes from this year (2024). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.

Crime Statistics

See how Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.

Crime Type Crimes in Blaenau Gwent Crimes in Torfaen Difference % Difference

Compare crime rate by type for Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen from 2020 to 2024

Use the list to compare crimes in Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen.

Compare Property prices over time for Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen

Showing crimes from 2010 up until August 2024. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.

Housing Statistics

View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.

Year Avg. Detached Price Avg. Semi-Detached Price Avg. Terraced Price Avg. Flat Price
2023 £235,534.31 / £354,053.16 £154,014.40 / £202,892.81 £122,720.36 / £158,726.56 £73,862.57 / £95,868.40
2022 £219,993.56 / £335,508.14 £146,505.62 / £194,899.44 £117,397.20 / £153,868.21 £71,076.49 / £93,620.40
2021 £186,837.71 / £298,217.04 £124,158.05 / £174,648.40 £99,960.38 / £138,826.11 £62,216.13 / £87,502.54
2020 £160,628.44 / £263,361.95 £107,485.84 / £155,987.70 £86,303.09 / £123,949.70 £55,265.56 / £80,757.34
2019 £155,241.64 / £252,140.00 £103,629.54 / £149,132.14 £83,529.86 / £118,554.42 £54,406.63 / £78,893.00
2018 £145,576.80 / £238,762.64 £96,702.05 / £141,662.30 £78,253.06 / £112,934.38 £51,463.87 / £76,034.72
2017 £138,868.55 / £219,426.47 £91,816.43 / £129,342.70 £74,852.29 / £103,522.95 £49,656.68 / £70,925.35
2016 £132,328.96 / £213,649.29 £88,317.37 / £126,400.70 £72,150.48 / £101,576.07 £47,332.81 / £68,568.70
2015 £122,435.54 / £203,939.82 £82,065.49 / £120,691.62 £67,042.49 / £97,094.14 £44,422.70 / £65,714.83
2014 £114,997.68 / £199,429.42 £77,549.45 / £118,420.26 £63,833.61 / £95,901.84 £42,397.66 / £64,942.57
2013 £115,408.34 / £193,475.31 £77,736.97 / £114,413.69 £64,130.66 / £92,916.58 £42,548.19 / £62,986.21
2012 £115,264.60 / £191,968.53 £77,693.64 / £113,614.78 £64,101.86 / £92,247.42 £43,119.39 / £63,336.95
2011 £119,895.73 / £194,127.25 £79,411.48 / £114,283.62 £65,155.63 / £92,704.57 £44,244.78 / £64,207.01
2010 £123,999.04 / £193,353.60 £83,277.73 / £114,245.10 £68,979.29 / £93,779.44 £46,985.03 / £65,290.56
Number of Jobs (thousands)
20k vs 31k
Median Salary
£25,518 vs £26,295
Annual Percentage Change
17.1% vs 12.5%
Mean Salary
£27,053 vs £29,161

See how Blaenau Gwent compares to other areas in Wales

Industry Blaenau Gwent Count Torfaen Count Difference % Difference
Agriculture 20 55 -35 -93.33%
Production 140 205 -65 -37.68%
Construction 210 385 -175 -58.82%
Motor Trades 90 125 -35 -32.56%
Wholesale 45 75 -30 -50%
Retail 160 180 -20 -11.76%
Transport 105 160 -55 -41.51%
Accommodation Food 130 160 -30 -20.69%
Information Comms 30 90 -60 -100%
Finance Insurance 25 35 -10 -33.33%
Property 25 45 -20 -57.14%
Professional Scientific Technical 85 195 -110 -78.57%
Business Admin 85 205 -120 -82.76%
Public Admin Defence 5 10 -5 -66.67%
Education 15 30 -15 -66.67%
Health 55 100 -45 -58.06%
Arts Entertainment 100 160 -60 -46.15%