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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 low deprivation and very 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 748.3 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
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
748.3 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

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.