Compare Blaenau Gwent against Wrexham
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Blaenau Gwent and Wrexham.
Population comparison
- Population for Blaenau Gwent
- 70,020
- Population for Wrexham
- 136,055
- Difference
- -66,035
- Percentage Difference
- -64.09%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Blaenau Gwent
- 27,730 (66.6%)
- # People Employed in Wrexham
- 59,115 (71.3%)
- Difference
- 27,730
- Percentage Difference
- -72.28%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Blaenau Gwent
- 12,055 (29.0%)
- # People Inactive in Wrexham
- 20,590 (24.8%)
- Difference
- 12,055
- Percentage Difference
- -52.29%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Blaenau Gwent
- 1,835 (4.4%)
- # People unemployed in Wrexham
- 3,185 (3.8%)
- Difference
- 1,835
- Percentage Difference
- -53.78%
Comparing crimes by type for Blaenau Gwent and Wrexham
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 Wrexham compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Blaenau Gwent | Crimes in Wrexham | Difference | % Difference |
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Compare crime rate by type for Blaenau Gwent and Wrexham from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Blaenau Gwent and Wrexham.
Compare Property prices over time for Blaenau Gwent and Wrexham
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 / £303,494.81 | £154,014.40 / £187,649.08 | £122,720.36 / £155,628.05 | £73,862.57 / £102,781.94 |
| 2022 | £219,993.56 / £294,487.80 | £146,505.62 / £182,781.66 | £117,397.20 / £152,006.32 | £71,076.49 / £100,978.11 |
| 2021 | £186,837.71 / £263,108.53 | £124,158.05 / £163,641.63 | £99,960.38 / £136,800.74 | £62,216.13 / £92,783.47 |
| 2020 | £160,628.44 / £230,329.52 | £107,485.84 / £144,572.44 | £86,303.09 / £120,363.14 | £55,265.56 / £84,189.02 |
| 2019 | £155,241.64 / £228,546.07 | £103,629.54 / £143,194.95 | £83,529.86 / £119,547.23 | £54,406.63 / £85,833.36 |
| 2018 | £145,576.80 / £226,854.75 | £96,702.05 / £141,897.38 | £78,253.06 / £118,655.71 | £51,463.87 / £86,530.88 |
| 2017 | £138,868.55 / £221,560.54 | £91,816.43 / £138,173.05 | £74,852.29 / £116,188.47 | £49,656.68 / £86,003.57 |
| 2016 | £132,328.96 / £211,585.88 | £88,317.37 / £132,473.54 | £72,150.48 / £111,827.87 | £47,332.81 / £81,591.57 |
| 2015 | £122,435.54 / £203,501.06 | £82,065.49 / £127,567.34 | £67,042.49 / £108,050.81 | £44,422.70 / £79,011.53 |
| 2014 | £114,997.68 / £197,955.99 | £77,549.45 / £124,587.69 | £63,833.61 / £106,159.01 | £42,397.66 / £77,848.78 |
| 2013 | £115,408.34 / £190,811.32 | £77,736.97 / £119,835.11 | £64,130.66 / £102,387.25 | £42,548.19 / £75,644.35 |
| 2012 | £115,264.60 / £187,213.97 | £77,693.64 / £117,767.60 | £64,101.86 / £100,846.31 | £43,119.39 / £74,905.00 |
| 2011 | £119,895.73 / £192,056.86 | £79,411.48 / £119,812.77 | £65,155.63 / £102,324.49 | £44,244.78 / £77,395.54 |
| 2010 | £123,999.04 / £198,051.72 | £83,277.73 / £124,187.88 | £68,979.29 / £106,812.03 | £46,985.03 / £80,569.89 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 20k vs 47k
- Median Salary
- £25,518 vs £27,678
- Annual Percentage Change
- 17.1% vs 17.4%
- Mean Salary
- £27,053 vs £30,188
See how Blaenau Gwent compares to other areas in Wales
| Industry | Blaenau Gwent Count | Wrexham Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 20 | 365 | -345 | -179.22% |
| Production | 140 | 320 | -180 | -78.26% |
| Construction | 210 | 655 | -445 | -102.89% |
| Motor Trades | 90 | 155 | -65 | -53.06% |
| Wholesale | 45 | 160 | -115 | -112.2% |
| Retail | 160 | 265 | -105 | -49.41% |
| Transport | 105 | 250 | -145 | -81.69% |
| Accommodation Food | 130 | 265 | -135 | -68.35% |
| Information Comms | 30 | 125 | -95 | -122.58% |
| Finance Insurance | 25 | 60 | -35 | -82.35% |
| Property | 25 | 155 | -130 | -144.44% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 85 | 465 | -380 | -138.18% |
| Business Admin | 85 | 330 | -245 | -118.07% |
| Public Admin Defence | 5 | 30 | -25 | -142.86% |
| Education | 15 | 35 | -20 | -80% |
| Health | 55 | 200 | -145 | -113.73% |
| Arts Entertainment | 100 | 285 | -185 | -96.1% |