Crap Towns / Torfaen / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in Torfaen?
In the Torfaen council area, 384 empty homes are liable for council tax in 2026-27: 0.90% of all homes liable for it, 44% lower than Wales's 1.61%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 259 | 0.64% | 1.88% |
| 2018-19 | 287 | 0.70% | 1.81% |
| 2019-20 | 276 | 0.67% | 1.85% |
| 2020-21 | 356 | 0.86% | 1.78% |
| 2021-22 | 474 | 1.13% | 1.84% |
| 2022-23 | 422 | 1.00% | 1.58% |
| 2023-24 | 340 | 0.81% | 1.59% |
| 2024-25 | 310 | 0.73% | 1.60% |
| 2025-26 | 333 | 0.78% | – |
| 2026-27 | 384 | 0.90% | 1.61% |
| Council | % of homes empty, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Blaenau Gwent | 1.77% |
| Newport | 1.58% |
| Caerphilly | 1.49% |
| Monmouthshire | 0.94% |
| Torfaen | 0.90% |
| Across Wales | 1.61% |