Compare Blaenau Gwent against Vale of Glamorgan

See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Blaenau Gwent and Vale of Glamorgan.

Population comparison

Population for Blaenau Gwent
70,020
Population for Vale of Glamorgan
135,295
Difference
-65,275
Percentage Difference
-63.59%

People in employment comparison

# People Employed in Blaenau Gwent
27,730 (66.6%)
# People Employed in Vale of Glamorgan
56,920 (72.5%)
Difference
27,730
Percentage Difference
-68.97%

People inactive comparison

# People Inactive in Blaenau Gwent
12,055 (29.0%)
# People Inactive in Vale of Glamorgan
18,570 (23.7%)
Difference
12,055
Percentage Difference
-42.55%

Unemployment comparison

# People unemployed in Blaenau Gwent
1,835 (4.4%)
# People unemployed in Vale of Glamorgan
2,975 (3.8%)
Difference
1,835
Percentage Difference
-47.4%

Comparing crimes by type for Blaenau Gwent and Vale of Glamorgan

Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.

Crime Statistics

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

Crime Type Crimes in Blaenau Gwent Crimes in Vale of Glamorgan Difference % Difference

Compare crime rate by type for Blaenau Gwent and Vale of Glamorgan from 2020 to 2025

Use the list to compare crimes in Blaenau Gwent and Vale of Glamorgan.

Compare Property prices over time for Blaenau Gwent and Vale of Glamorgan

Showing crimes from 2010 up until January 2025. 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 / £523,244.58 £154,014.40 / £316,675.96 £122,720.36 / £243,113.22 £73,862.57 / £178,593.77
2022 £219,993.56 / £508,337.32 £146,505.62 / £310,644.85 £117,397.20 / £239,480.29 £71,076.49 / £177,196.15
2021 £186,837.71 / £435,660.78 £124,158.05 / £268,850.32 £99,960.38 / £207,332.87 £62,216.13 / £159,180.68
2020 £160,628.44 / £381,987.09 £107,485.84 / £238,861.36 £86,303.09 / £183,542.46 £55,265.56 / £145,803.83
2019 £155,241.64 / £373,276.05 £103,629.54 / £232,808.89 £83,529.86 / £178,793.76 £54,406.63 / £145,384.37
2018 £145,576.80 / £360,873.56 £96,702.05 / £224,530.18 £78,253.06 / £173,102.98 £51,463.87 / £142,675.70
2017 £138,868.55 / £340,538.95 £91,816.43 / £211,587.12 £74,852.29 / £163,765.91 £49,656.68 / £137,841.18
2016 £132,328.96 / £326,025.24 £88,317.37 / £204,109.74 £72,150.48 / £157,984.94 £47,332.81 / £131,018.58
2015 £122,435.54 / £313,892.36 £82,065.49 / £196,707.76 £67,042.49 / £152,438.66 £44,422.70 / £126,869.51
2014 £114,997.68 / £298,815.81 £77,549.45 / £187,859.01 £63,833.61 / £146,739.01 £42,397.66 / £122,058.42
2013 £115,408.34 / £282,419.04 £77,736.97 / £176,501.38 £64,130.66 / £138,079.20 £42,548.19 / £115,522.44
2012 £115,264.60 / £282,421.49 £77,693.64 / £176,877.43 £64,101.86 / £138,340.41 £43,119.39 / £116,834.44
2011 £119,895.73 / £276,634.71 £79,411.48 / £171,892.48 £65,155.63 / £134,280.74 £44,244.78 / £115,077.07
2010 £123,999.04 / £274,971.03 £83,277.73 / £172,605.14 £68,979.29 / £135,860.43 £46,985.03 / £115,838.59
Number of Jobs (thousands)
20k vs 41k
Median Salary
£25,518 vs £26,236
Annual Percentage Change
17.1% vs 0.4%
Mean Salary
£27,053 vs £29,561

See how Blaenau Gwent compares to other areas in Wales

Industry Blaenau Gwent Count Vale of Glamorgan Count Difference % Difference
Agriculture 20 190 -170 -161.9%
Production 140 250 -110 -56.41%
Construction 210 610 -400 -97.56%
Motor Trades 90 160 -70 -56%
Wholesale 45 130 -85 -97.14%
Retail 160 365 -205 -78.1%
Transport 105 210 -105 -66.67%
Accommodation Food 130 345 -215 -90.53%
Information Comms 30 290 -260 -162.5%
Finance Insurance 25 95 -70 -116.67%
Property 25 205 -180 -156.52%
Professional Scientific Technical 85 650 -565 -153.74%
Business Admin 85 415 -330 -132%
Public Admin Defence 5 25 -20 -133.33%
Education 15 85 -70 -140%
Health 55 220 -165 -120%
Arts Entertainment 100 330 -230 -106.98%