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About

Baglan occupies a low-lying coastal strip between the River Neath and Port Talbot. The area is primarily residential, with housing estates and local services centred around the main road network. Its eastern boundary is defined by the M4 motorway, which separates it from the more industrial zones. The landscape is largely flat, with views towards the hills to the north.

A significant feature is the large, now decommissioned Baglan Bay power station, whose structures dominate the shoreline. The area includes the Baglan Moors, an expanse of reclaimed land hosting retail and business parks. To the west lies the Baglan Energy Park, developed on the site of a former chemical plant, representing a shift towards modern industry. Salt marshes and mudflats fringe the coast here.

Area overview

On average Baglan has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Baglan is £46,068 per year. Baglan is home to around 6,751 people, with a population density of about 748.4 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Baglan Population
6,751
Population density
748.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.07(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.74(-33%)
Public order
7.11(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.48(-25%)
Burglary
5.04(+115%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,451
95.53%
Other White
114
1.69%
Irish
32
0.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
0.36%
Other Asian
19
0.28%
Total population: 6,753

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,851
32.76%
No qualifications
1,013
17.93%
Level 3 (A level)
997
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
772
13.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
477
8.44%
Total 16+ residents: 5,650

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,337
45.25%
Owns with a mortgage
1,056
35.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
236
7.99%
Other social rented
146
4.94%
Social rents from council
87
2.94%
Total households: 2,955

Property prices in Baglan

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£193
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£171K – £230K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £193 per square foot) in Baglan area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Baglan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£265,000£224
Semi-Detached52£183,500£193
Terraced4£156,750£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Baglan

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baglan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£121,000£118,000
2017£181,250£122,000£99,250
2018£163,248£127,250£87,000
2019£199,750£130,000£110,000
2020£202,500£128,500£119,000
2021£250,000£157,500£128,375
2022£283,500£176,500£143,750
2023£265,000£181,552£152,500
2024£275,000£190,000£150,000
2025£266,500£175,000£157,500
2026£265,000£188,500£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baglan.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baglan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155£123£95
2017£155£121£124
2018£153£128£91
2019£163£145£98
2020£169£142£92
2021£194£162£104
2022£232£192£147
2023£247£185£132
2024£215£190£129
2025£216£185£204
2026£192£212£110
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baglan.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.