Ward in Blaenau Gwent, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.794, -3.207 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 16 11 |
Beaufort is a small, primarily residential ward in Blaenau Gwent, sitting on the slopes of one of the South Wales Valleys just outside Ebbw Vale and within easy reach of Brynmawr. Its pattern of Victorian terraces and former industrial sites reflects the 19th-century coal and iron economy that shaped much of the area, and the surrounding hills provide typical valley views stretching towards the uplands of the Brecon Beacons.
Since the decline of heavy industry it has become a largely post‑industrial community with local shops, community centres and active grassroots organisations; rugby and local cultural traditions remain important. Ongoing regeneration in the Ebbw Vale area has brought new facilities and better transport links, while the ward retains the close‑knit, working‑class character common to many South Wales valley communities.
NP23 5DG, NP23 5JZ, NP23 5ND, NP23 6FG, NP23 5LU, NP23 5JT, NP23 5NZ, NP23 5QY, NP23 5HN … See all