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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 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
41
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
26.13(-23%)
Public order
6.32(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.37(-74%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.53(-66%)
Other crime
2.11(0%)
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%
Chinese
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

Median price£173,000
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £250K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 (about £192 per square foot) in Aberdulais area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberdulais over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£328,000£279
Semi-Detached11£170,000£192
Terraced5£140,000£148

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberdulais

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberdulais.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£105,000
2017£193,500£92,500£74,000
2018£196,000£97,000£73,000
2019£235,000£104,000£73,000
2020£175,000£119,000£136,500
2021£240,000£152,500£100,000
2022£300,000£171,000£131,500
2023£275,000£145,500£127,000
2024£258,000£156,000£139,000
2025£336,500£159,500£140,000
2026£173,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberdulais.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberdulais.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£136£93
2017£158£107£102
2018£168£98£88
2019£169£111£74
2020£187£147£149
2021£203£159£111
2022£222£196£161
2023£233£148£160
2024£244£179£162
2025£234£169£145
2026£194£157
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberdulais.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Aberdulais

Is Aberdulais safe?

Aberdulais records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Aberdulais?

The median sale price in Aberdulais is £173,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Aberdulais?

Aberdulais scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aberdulais sits around rank 735 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Aberdulais?

The average household income in Aberdulais is around £39,410 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Aberdulais?

Aberdulais is represented by 1 elected councillor: Caroline Challinor Lewis (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.