Welcome to Rassau

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Introduction

Rassau, sometimes The Rassau (Welsh: Rasa (Gwenhwyseg)), is a village and community located in the historic county of Brecknockshire (Breconshire) and the preserved county of Gwent. It currently lies on the northern edge of the county borough of Blaenau Gwent in Wales. According to the 2011 census, the population of Rassau is 3,234. Residents often refer to either Old Rassau and New Rassau or Bottom Rassau and Top Rassau to distinguish the different parts of the village.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

489 hectares

Population

3,202 (2021)

Density

655 people/km2

Mean age

40.8

Ward

Rassau

District

Blaenau Gwent

Postcodes

NP23

ONS ID

W04000932


Council

Contact details for Rassau Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Rassau Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Rassau Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Rassau Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Rassau Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Rassau Parish.

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Local News

New plans for land earmarked for defunct £7m Circuit of Wales racetrack

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New plans for land earmarked for defunct £7m Circuit of Wales racetrack

Published: 17th Apr 2024

Woman finds dying pony and ends up with £1,250 bill

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Woman finds dying pony and ends up with £1,250 bill

Published: 4th Jan 2024

Rassau Repair Café in Blaenau Gwent to open on Monday

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Rassau Repair Café in Blaenau Gwent to open on Monday

Published: 21st Jan 2024