Crap Towns / Blaenau Gwent / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in Blaenau Gwent?
In the Blaenau Gwent council area, 571 empty homes are liable for council tax in 2026-27: 1.77% of all homes liable for it, 10% higher than Wales's 1.61%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 994 | 3.14% | 1.88% |
| 2018-19 | 1,032 | 3.25% | 1.81% |
| 2019-20 | 1,035 | 3.26% | 1.85% |
| 2020-21 | 994 | 3.12% | 1.78% |
| 2021-22 | 949 | 2.96% | 1.84% |
| 2022-23 | 798 | 2.48% | 1.58% |
| 2023-24 | 745 | 2.32% | 1.59% |
| 2024-25 | 683 | 2.12% | 1.60% |
| 2025-26 | 628 | 1.95% | – |
| 2026-27 | 571 | 1.77% | 1.61% |
| Council | % of homes empty, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Blaenau Gwent | 1.77% |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1.60% |
| Caerphilly | 1.49% |
| Monmouthshire | 0.94% |
| Torfaen | 0.90% |
| Across Wales | 1.61% |