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Aberdulais

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About

Aberdulais ward is situated within the Neath Port Talbot county borough in South Wales. The area lies along the River Neath, with the A465 road running through it, connecting to nearby settlements. Historically, its development was closely tied to the local tinplate and manufacturing industries. The landscape includes residential housing, areas of greenery, and some light industrial units, reflecting its practical, working character.

A key feature is the Aberdulais Falls, a notable waterfall and historic site managed by the National Trust. The falls powered a tinworks and earlier industrial operations, with remnants of this industrial past still visible. The ward contains the village of Aberdulais itself, alongside other communities like Tonna. Its geography is defined by the river valley, with surrounding wooded slopes contributing to its setting.

Area overview

On average Aberdulais has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aberdulais is £39,410 per year. Aberdulais is home to around 2,373 people, with a population density of about 248.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aberdulais Population
2,373
Population density
248.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.92(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.06(-65%)
Public order
4.64(-48%)
Other theft
2.95(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.53(-69%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,263
95.36%
Other White
47
1.98%
African
14
0.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.42%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
0.34%
Total population: 2,373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
606
32.65%
No qualifications
337
18.16%
Level 3 (A level)
318
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
287
15.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
128
6.9%
Total 16+ residents: 1,856

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
335
35.6%
Owns with a mortgage
335
35.6%
Other social rented
151
16.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
71
7.55%
Social rents from council
35
3.72%
Total households: 941

Property prices in Aberdulais

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Aberdulais area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aberdulais in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberdulais over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£281,000
Semi-Detached12£180,000
Terraced3£125,000

10 years median price trend in Aberdulais

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberdulais.

All postcodes in Aberdulais

SA108LW

Main Road

SA108EN

Ffynnon Dawel

SA108LJ

Birch Lane

SA108HL

Aberdulais

SA108LL

New Road

SA108LU

Oak View

SA108NB

March Hywel

SA108HB

Dulais Drive

SA108LR

Pleasant Hill

SA108LF

Penscynor

SA108HD

Fforest Hill

SA108ET

Canal Side

SA108HT

New Road

SA108HF

Aberdulais

SA108LT

Maes Y Deri

SA108LB

Scwd Yr Afon

SA108HE

Cefn Yr Allt

SA108NA

March Hywel

SA108NE

Derwen Fawr

SA108HH

Ynysygerwn Avenue

SA108LD

Maes Gwyn

SA108HG

Main Road

SA108LX

Wern Olau

SA108LY

Ymyl Yr Afon

SA108HR

Aberdulais

SA108NN

Afon Y Felin

SA108EQ

Ffynnon Dawel

SA108HW

Ynysygerwn Crescent

SA108ND

March Hywel

SA108HA

Dulais Close

SA108AL

The Pines

SA108LG

Main Road

SA108LP

Main Road

SA108NL

Llys Felin

SA108HP

New Road

SA108RA

Tair Felin

SA108NX

Derwen Fawr

SA108LS

Nant Y Glyn

SA108NF

Aberdulais

SA108LH

Rosser Terrace

SA108NH

Golwg Yr Afon

SA108LQ

Parc Penscynnor

SA108EU

Main Road

SA108HN

Aberdulais

SA108HS

Aberdulais

SA108LA

Swn Yr Afon

SA108LN

Caer Ysgol

SA108LE

Main Road

SA108ES

Riverside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.