A complete guide to property investment in Brynmawr.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Brynmawr sits in a part of Wales where affordability stands out, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.7 and a median price per square foot of £158 per sq ft. Investors will notice a market with annual sales at 54 and properties typically spending 52 days on the market, suggesting a reasonable level of liquidity for the region. Over the past year, the area has seen capital growth of 2.6%, and the three-year figure is even more impressive at 13.1%, translating to an annualised growth of 4.2%.
The local population leans older, with a high proportion of single occupier households and a notable presence of social rented housing. Brynmawr’s professional and degree-educated population is limited, and the student demographic is modest. This shapes the rental and resale dynamics, with demand likely tied to affordability and the needs of established local residents.
Median price per sq ft
£158 / sq ft
Average rental yield
-
Capital growth (1y)
2.6%
Sales in past year
54
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Brynmawr, Wales
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£250,000
25% of properties below...
£127,500
75% of properties below...
£330,000
Most expensive property
£500,000
Live listings
55
Median days on market
52
Looking ahead, Brynmawr’s affordability is likely to underpin demand from value-focused buyers and renters. The capital growth of 2.6% in the past year, plus the annualised growth of 4.2% over three years, points to a market that can deliver steady returns rather than dramatic swings.
Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending 52 days on the market and annual sales at 54, so investors can expect a fair chance to exit if needed. However, the area’s economic profile and tenant base are shaped by higher unemployment and a reliance on social housing, which may limit upside if the wider economy stutters. Overall, Brynmawr looks like a place for cautious, income-oriented investors rather than those seeking rapid growth or a highly professional tenant pool.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Brynmawr, Wales
£280,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom detached house for sale
King Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23
£120,000
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Glamorgan Street, Brynmawr, NP23
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.