All Countries
Blaenavon, United Kingdom
Wales · United Kingdom
Blaenavon is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 5,647. Elevation: 1,096 ft (334 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Discover Blaenavon, United Kingdom
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Blaenavon
Blaenavon is a town and community in Torfaen county borough, Wales, high on a hillside on the source of the Afon Lwyd. It is within the boundaries of the historic county of Monmouthshire and the preserved county of Gwent. The population is 6,055.
People
Economy
BHousing
AClimate
Education
BCommunity
| Population | 5,647 |
| Population Density | 84 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.7740°, -3.0854° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.9 inches (1,114 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,746 |
| Median Age | 42.6 years |
About Blaenavon
Blaenavon is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 5,647. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet (334 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Blaenavon vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Blaenavon vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,746 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,746 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $957 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 514 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 61.9% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $236,226 |
| 16% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,244 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.1% |
| Housing Units | 2,259 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 67.6 sq mi (175.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7740°N, 3.0854°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Blaenavon has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.8% |
| 20% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 43.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Total Area | 67.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 61.9% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
Schools in Blaenavon
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bryn Onnen | — | — | — | — |
| Blaenavon Heritage VC School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Blaenavon
36 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWU FM | dnb, drum and bass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Celtica Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dance Classics UK | 90s, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (MP3) | christmas music, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation 60s | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - POP (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (AAC+) | christmas music, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - NEW (AAC+) | pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ALT (MP3) | alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (MP3) | chill, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hereford FC | edgar street, hereford fc | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (AAC+) | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ALT (AAC+) | alternative | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (AAC+) | music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (AAC+) | dance, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (MP3) | dance anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - NEW (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY CLASSICS (MP3) | classics, holiday | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - LOVE (MP3) | love songs, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (AAC+) | dance anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (MP3) | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | — | MP3 | |
| Like Radio - RETRO (AAC+) | pop, retro | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (AAC+) | anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY (MP3) | holiday, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (MP3) | anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (AAC+) | chill, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (MP3) | country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (MP3) | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Wigwam | indie rock | MP3 | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Nation Love | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Wave Community Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Blaenavon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abergavenny Museum | ||||
| Abertillery & District Museum | ||||
| Arthur Machen's House | ||||
| Big Pit: National Coal Museum | ||||
| Blaenafon Community Museum | ||||
| Blaenavon Iron Works | ||||
| Brynmawr and District Museum | ||||
| Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths | ||||
| Ebbw Vale Works Museum | ||||
| Hanbury Arms Haunted Hotel & Museum | ||||
| Llancaiach-fawr | ||||
| Llanyrafon Manor | ||||
| nantgarw China Works Museum | ||||
| Newport Medieval Ship museum | ||||
| Newport Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Our Chartist Heritage | ||||
| Roman Legionary Museum Caerleon | ||||
| Talgarth Mill | ||||
| The Block of Coal | ||||
| Torfaen Museum | ||||
| Tredegar House Museum | ||||
| Tredegar Medical Aid Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Tredegar Museum | ||||
| Twyn y gaer Hill Fort | ||||
| University of South Wales Art Collection Museum | ||||
| Usk Rural Life Museum | ||||
| Winding House |
Libraries in Blaenavon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbargoed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abercarn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abergavenny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abertillery Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abertridwr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bargoed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedwas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bettws Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaenafon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brynmawr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caerleon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caerphilly Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cwm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cwmbran Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cwtsh Arts Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Deri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ebbw Vale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Former Caerleon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gilwern Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Llyfrgell Maindee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Machen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Malpas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nelson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newport Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pillgwenlly Pop Up Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontypool Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhymney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ringland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Risca Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rogerstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Julian's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Talgarth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tredegar House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tredegar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treharris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Usk Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Ystrad Mynach Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Blaenavon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abergavenny Market | |||||
| Bodega at The Priory | |||||
| City Market | |||||
| Cwmbran Marketplace | |||||
| Emily's Indoor Market | |||||
| Farm Shop Ponthir | |||||
| Newport Market | |||||
| Pontypool Indoor Market | |||||
| Talgarth Livestock Market |
Hotels in Blaenavon
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Blaenavon
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Blaenavon
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Blaenavon
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Blaenavon
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Blaenavon
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Blaenavon
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Blaenavon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bragdy Twt Lol | ||||
| Hog Brew | ||||
| Sobremesa | ||||
| Tudor Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Blaenavon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Blaenavon
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| MOD St Athan | — | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hoe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ledbury Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Little Down Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Llangarron Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Michaelwood Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Midland Glider Club | — | Small Airport |
| New Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Norton Malreward Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Oldbury on Severn Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Phocle Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pound Green Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rookery Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shelsley Beauchamp Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Shobdon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| South Wales Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Blaenavon
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Blaenafon Post Office | |
| Forge Side Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Blaenavon
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Blaenavon Industrial Landscape | Cultural | 2000 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Blaenavon
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethlehem Congregational Chapel | |
| Blaenavon Evangelical Church | |
| Horeb Baptist Church | |
| Park Street Methodist Church | |
| Sardis Congregational Chapel | |
| St Peter's Parish Church |
Quick Facts
🇬🇧 About United Kingdom
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Blaenavon
Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Blaenavon.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Blaenavon
What is the population of Blaenavon?
Blaenavon has a population of 5,647 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 67.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.
Is Blaenavon expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,746, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,226 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,244 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Blaenavon?
Blaenavon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.9 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Blaenavon?
The unemployment rate in Blaenavon is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $957. There are 514 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Blaenavon?
The median home value in Blaenavon is $236,226. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,244. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Blaenavon?
26.8% of adults in Blaenavon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.8% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Blaenavon?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Blaenavon is 1.5% White, 1.5% Asian. 98.3% of residents speak only English at home. 4.9% of the population are military veterans. 7.9% of residents have a disability.