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Blaenavon
City in Blaenau Gwent, United Kingdom
Overview
Blaenavon is a small historic town in the Welsh Valleys, renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage sites exploring Britain's industrial past. It's a picturesque destination with friendly locals, dramatic landscapes, and plenty of walking trails. The town offers a blend of heritage, nature, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Population
5,647
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.77°, -3.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,676
Local Cost
$1,042
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
14.4°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
31.0°C
Record Low
-10.7°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
1064 mm
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
4
Parks
4
Transport
84
Walk Score
84
Footways
168.0
Airport
CWL
Distance
45 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 112 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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