About Blaina

Blaina is a town located in the county of Blaenau Gwent, within the historic region of Wales. Situated in the Sirhowy Valley, it lies just north of the town of Tredegar and is easily accessible via the A465 road. The area has a strong industrial heritage, particularly in coal mining and ironworking, which shaped its development during the 19th century. Today, Blaina retains a close-knit community feel, with local amenities including shops, schools, and recreational facilities. The town is part of the NP13 postcode area, which covers several nearby settlements. Its position in the valleys offers views of the surrounding hills and greenery, providing a peaceful setting within a historically significant region.

Local Government

District Blaenau Gwent
Ward Abertillery and Six Bells
Constituency Blaenau Gwent
Parish Abertillery

Property Prices 2,879 sales

Average Price £105K
£150 — £1.4M
Detached £246K 189
Semi £130K 317
Terraced £89K 2,167
Flat £46K 40

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Ebbw Vale Town Train Station 1.4 miles
Ebbw Vale Parkway Train Station 1.5 miles
Tir-Phil Train Station 4.7 miles
Llanhilleth Train Station 4.9 miles
Brithdir Train Station 4.9 miles
Pontlottyn Train Station 5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Cwm-celyn 0.6 miles Coalbrookvale 0.6 miles Coedcae 0.6 miles West Side 0.6 miles Ty Llwyn 1.2 miles Nantyglo 1.2 miles Glyn Etwy 1.4 miles Winchestown 1.4 miles Newtown 1.8 miles Waun-Lwyd 1.8 miles Briery Hill 1.9 miles Hilltop 2 miles

Streets in NP13 30 shown View all streets

A4046 2 A467 5 Aberbeeg Road 4 Abertillery Road 9 Adam Street 2 Alexandra Road 3 Alexandra Street 2 Alma Street 5 Arael View 3 Arail Farm Road 1 Arail Street 2 Argyle Street 1 Ashfield Road 1 Ashtree Cottages 2 Attlee Avenue 4 B4471 1 Barker Avenue 1 Beech Tree Crescent 1 Bennett Street 3 Bishop Street 2 Blaen-Cyffin Road 2 Blaenau Gwent Rows 1 Blaencuffin Road 1 Blenheim Road 1 Blythe Street 1 Bournville Road 6 Brace Avenue 1 Bridge Street 2 Bridleway 337 24/1 1 Brooklyn Terrace 1

Postcodes in NP13 50 shown View all postcodes

NP13 1AA NP13 1AB NP13 1AD NP13 1AE NP13 1AG NP13 1AH NP13 1AJ NP13 1AL NP13 1AN NP13 1AP NP13 1AQ NP13 1AR NP13 1AS NP13 1AT NP13 1BA NP13 1BB NP13 1BD NP13 1BE NP13 1BG NP13 1BH NP13 1BJ NP13 1BL NP13 1BN NP13 1BP NP13 1BQ NP13 1BR NP13 1BS NP13 1BT NP13 1BU NP13 1BX NP13 1BY NP13 1DA NP13 1DB NP13 1DD NP13 1DE NP13 1DF NP13 1DG NP13 1DH NP13 1DJ NP13 1DL NP13 1DN NP13 1DP NP13 1DQ NP13 1DR NP13 1DS NP13 1DT NP13 1DU NP13 1DW NP13 1DX NP13 1EA

Notable & Famous People from Blaina 1 people

Mike Ruddock
Coach
Welsh rugby union footballer and coach