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About

Baglan ward lies on the northeastern shore of Swansea Bay within Neath Port Talbot. The area is defined by its industrial history and coastal position. The flat landscape is dominated by the large Baglan Energy Park, a modern business development situated on reclaimed industrial land. Residential streets are primarily concentrated to the north, near the border with Briton Ferry, with housing ranging from post-war estates to more modern developments.

A notable local feature is the Baglan Moors, an area of low-lying land and wetland habitats that provides a contrast to the built environment. The ward includes the Baglan Industrial Park and is bordered by the River Neath to the east. Public access to the coastline is limited here, with views across the bay towards Swansea. The M4 motorway runs along the ward's northern boundary, shaping its connectivity.

Area overview

On average Baglan has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 748.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Baglan Population
6,751
Population density
748.3 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 qualifications or above
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

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 in Baglan area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Baglan 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 Baglan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£263,000
Semi-Detached63£175,000
Terraced6£148,750

10 years median price trend in Baglan

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

All postcodes in Baglan

SA128PF

Greenwood Road

SA128PE

Chestnut Road

SA128DG

Mayberry Road

SA128LD

Swan Street

SA128BE

Glan Hafren

SA128UD

Lodge Drive

SA128TR

Old Road

SA128ER

Heol Y Nant

SA128PS

Chestnut Road

SA128EL

Brookway Close

SA128AH

Pentwyn Baglan Road

SA128AF

Dinas Baglan Road

SA128PR

Greenwood Road

SA128AE

Dinas Baglan Road

SA128PT

Wells Close

SA128TT

Old Road

SA128LL

Old Road

SA128EE

Fairhill Drive

SA128EF

Pentwyn Drive

SA128NS

Fairwood Drive

SA128TG

Elmwood Road

SA128AU

St Illtyd'S Drive

SA128AW

Pant Yr Arian

SA128TP

Willow Way

SA128LA

Swan Road

SA128PP

Ashgrove

SA128DR

Pentyla Baglan Road

SA128EP

Millbrook

SA128NW

Sunningdale Road

SA128UB

Lodge Drive

SA128HW

Sea View Terrace

SA128UL

Crofton Drive

SA128YH

Hilltop Close

SA128NH

Wells Road

SA127BT

Seaway Parade Industrial Estate

SA128YF

Maes Ty Canol

SA128DE

Albion Road Approach

SA128TH

Elmwood Road

SA128AD

Pentyla Baglan Road

SA128HR

Glen View Terrace

SA128EU

Thornbury Close

SA128YA

Dol Las

SA128DS

Pentyla Baglan Road

SA128SU

Church Road

SA128LS

Thorney Road

SA128AS

St Catherines Road

SA128SY

Sunny-Mount

SA128PW

Birch Road

SA128UE

Larkhill

SA128DH

Kier Hardie Road

SA128AY

Church Crescent

SA128UR

Maes Ty Canol

SA128YB

Tyn Y Twr

SA128SR

Church Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.