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Gilwern, United Kingdom
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Gilwern is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 2,263. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gilwern
Gilwern is a village within the Brecon Beacons National Park in Monmouthshire, Wales. Historically in Brecknockshire, it extends to either side of the River Clydach on the south side of the Usk valley. Its position beside the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal led to it being an important industrial centre at one time.
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| Population | 2,263 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.8248°, -3.0936° |
| 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 | $52,742 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Gilwern
Gilwern is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 2,263. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 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
Gilwern vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Gilwern vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $52,742 |
| 30% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,742 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 206 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 52.4% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 34.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $428,619 |
| 52% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,319 |
| 13% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 72.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.7% |
| Housing Units | 905 |
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 | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 67.6 sq mi (175.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8248°N, 3.0936°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 | - | 147 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 |
Gilwern 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+ | 39.4% |
| 17% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 54.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Total Area | 67.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 52.4% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 34.3% |
Schools in Gilwern
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilwern C.P. School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gilwern
33 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - DanceLand Anthems (MP3) | dance anthems, pop | MP3 128 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 - ONE (MP3) | music | 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 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (AAC+) | dance anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | - | MP3 | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (AAC+) | christmas music, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| Nation Love | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Wave Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Gilwern
| 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 | ||||
| Newport Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Our Chartist Heritage | ||||
| Pontypridd Museum | ||||
| Roman Legionary Museum Caerleon | ||||
| Talgarth Mill | ||||
| The Block of Coal | ||||
| Torfaen 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 Gilwern
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Hay-on-Wye Library | 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 | |||||
| Pontypridd 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 Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treharris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Usk Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Ystrad Mynach Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gilwern
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abergavenny Market | |||||
| Bodega at The Priory | |||||
| Cwmbran Marketplace | |||||
| Emily's Indoor Market | |||||
| Farm Shop Ponthir | |||||
| Hay Butter Market | |||||
| Hay Cheese Market | |||||
| Hay Market | |||||
| Newport Market | |||||
| Pontypool Indoor Market | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market | |||||
| Talgarth Livestock Market |
Hotels in Gilwern
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gilwern
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gilwern
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sobremesa | ||||
| Tudor Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Gilwern
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gilwern
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 |
| Michaelwood 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 |
| Spence Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stitchin's Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gilwern
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gilwern Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gilwern
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hope Centre | |
| St Elli | |
| United Reform Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Gilwern?
Gilwern has a population of 2,263 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 67.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.
Is Gilwern expensive to live in?
The median household income is $52,742, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $428,619 (52% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,319 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Gilwern?
Gilwern 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 Gilwern?
Gilwern has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,014. There are 206 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Gilwern?
The median home value in Gilwern is $428,619. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,319. The homeownership rate is 72.3%.
How are the schools in Gilwern?
39.4% of adults in Gilwern hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 54.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Gilwern?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Gilwern is 2.6% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian. 98% of residents speak only English at home. 5.4% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.