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Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

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About

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West ward is situated in the upper Vale of Neath, bordering the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area is defined by the River Neath and its tributaries, with the landscape characterised by steep, wooded valleys and former coal mining terrain. Settlements are linear, following the river and road corridors, with a mix of traditional terraced housing and more modern developments spread across the villages.

The local economy has historically been tied to mining and quarrying, with evidence of this industrial past still visible in the landscape. The area is traversed by the A465 Heads of the Valleys road, a major transport link. Community life is focused around local schools, chapels, and recreational grounds, with the surrounding forestry and hills providing direct access to outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Blaengwrach and Glynneath West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West is £40,342 per year. Blaengwrach and Glynneath West is home to around 3,138 people, with a population density of about 94.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West Population
3,138
Population density
94.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.15(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.62(+8%)
Public order
8.92(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.97(-1%)
Other theft
5.74(+14%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,068
97.74%
Other White
20
0.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.32%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
0.22%
Irish
7
0.22%
Total population: 3,139

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
728
28.9%
Level 4 qualifications or above
566
22.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
373
14.81%
Level 3 (A level)
366
14.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
260
10.32%
Total 16+ residents: 2,519

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
500
36.85%
Owns with a mortgage
352
25.94%
Other social rented
193
14.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
154
11.35%
Social rents from council
124
9.14%
Total households: 1,357

Property prices in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £162,250 in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blaengwrach and Glynneath West 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 Blaengwrach and Glynneath West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£288,500
Semi-Detached10£163,750
Terraced4£111,750

10 years median price trend in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West.

All postcodes in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

SA115SF

Chain Walk

SA115RA

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

SA115RL

Llygad Yr Haul

SA115SU

Empire Avenue

SA115RF

Nant Hir

SA115RH

Farm Cottages

SA115ET

Factory Houses

SA115DY

Whitefield Close

SA115PF

Cedar Street

SA115SA

Coed Y Pergwm

SA115RY

Min Y Coed

SA115TE

Glannant Place

SA115SB

Maes-Y-Ffynon

SA115HH

Maes Y Dre

SA115HW

Chain Road

SA115EN

Maes-Y-Ffynon

SA115PB

Dunraven Street

SA115SN

St Marys Close

SA115PR

Heol-Wenallt

SA115PW

Edward Street

SA115NZ

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

SA114DT

Glyn Neath Road

SA115AZ

High Street

SA115PY

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

SA115RW

Morfa Glas

SA115PH

Fothergill Road

SA115RS

Morfa Glas

SA115SW

Parish Road

SA115PU

Tan Y Bryn Terrace

SA115EP

Morfa Glas

SA115HF

Godfrey Avenue

SA115TP

Forestry Houses

SA115ER

Morfa Glas

SA115HD

Pentre Street

SA115HR

Roberts Close

SA115TA

High Street

SA115EZ

Maes Marchog Isaf

SA115PT

Heol Wenallt

SA115HN

Ynys Cadwyn

SA115SY

High Street

SA115EU

Pentre Street

SA115PJ

Maes Y Ceffyl

SA115TD

Heol-Y-Felin

SA115RT

Min Y Coed

SA114DR

Glyn Neath Road

SA115PZ

Heol-Wenallt

SA115PL

Heol Nedd

SA114DY

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

SA115HL

Llys Catwg

SA115PX

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

SA115RN

Ger Y Nant

SA115TB

Heol Y Felin

SA115EY

Avon Street

SA115PP

School Street

SA115EW

Park Avenue

SA115SL

Church Crescent

SA115RP

Morfa Glas

SA115AJ

Glyn Neath Road

SA115TW

Heol Y Graig

SA115HG

Craig Nedd

SA115HP

Chain Road

SA115SQ

Golwg Y Coed

SA115RG

Manor Drive

SA115AT

Glynneath Road

SA115EA

Maes Y Pergwm

SA115HA

Pentre Street

SA115RU

Gelliceibryn

SA115ES

Mill Terrace

SA115SD

Maes-Yr-Eglwys

SA115ST

Empire Avenue

SA115PD

Cefn Gelli

SA115RR

Morfa Glas

SA115PN

Fothergill Road

SA115PG

Heol Pantglas

SA115RX

High Street

SA114DU

Pentreclwyda

SA115LW

Parish Road

SA115PS

Heol Wenallt

SA115SE

Maes-Y-Ffynon

SA115PE

Cefn Gelli

SA115RE

Manor Drive

SA115HE

Chain Walk

Data Sources

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