Care homes listed	9
Largest	Brynmawr Care Village (120 beds)
Homes by care type	Residential 5 · Nursing 4 · Dementia 8
Average house price, Blaenau Gwent (HM Land Registry, June 2026)	£144,603

Average weekly fees

Gwent average£1,080/wk
UK average£1,705/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Gwent. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes

Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Blaenau Gwent

The average house price in Blaenau Gwent is £144,603, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types: £144,603
Detached: £237,914
Semi-detached: £159,025
Terraced: £132,234
Flats & maisonettes: £81,914

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Blaenau Gwent

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Blaenau Gwent

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Markham Community House

Full size sports hall for hire, conference room to sit 20-25 people, small room available to sit 6-8 people, fitness suite onsite.cafe open daily between 9am - 1.30pm. over 60 luncheon club.

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1093646)

Questions about care homes in Blaenau Gwent

How many care homes are there in Blaenau Gwent?

There are 9 care homes listed in and around Blaenau Gwent on AskBart. You can filter them by care type and facilities to find the right fit.

What types of care are available in Blaenau Gwent?

Homes in and around Blaenau Gwent offer dementia (8), residential (5), nursing (4). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

How many care homes in Blaenau Gwent offer dementia care?

8 care homes in and around Blaenau Gwent offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CIW report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.

Can I get council funding for care in Blaenau Gwent?

If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Gwent Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.

What other nearby areas have care homes in Gwent?

If you're widening your search beyond Blaenau Gwent, nearby areas with care homes include Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.

Near Blaenau Gwent

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.