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Bryn and Cwmavon

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About

Bryn and Cwmavon is a ward situated within the steep-sided valleys of the Afan Valley in Neath Port Talbot. The area is defined by its industrial heritage, with former coal mining and steelworking sites shaping the landscape. The communities of Bryn and Cwmavon are positioned along the valley floor, with residential streets climbing the surrounding hillsides. The ward is bordered by the River Afan and the A4107 road, which follows the course of the valley.

The area's history is visibly present in structures like the preserved Cwmavon blast furnaces, a relic of the 19th-century copper and iron industry. The local environment is now largely wooded, with sections of the Afan Forest Park located within the ward. This provides a network of trails for walking and cycling, repurposing old industrial routes. The geography creates a distinct, enclosed settlement pattern separate from the coastal towns of the borough.

Area overview

On average Bryn and Cwmavon has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bryn and Cwmavon is £41,620 per year. Bryn and Cwmavon is home to around 6,582 people, with a population density of about 284.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bryn and Cwmavon Population
6,582
Population density
284.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.36(-36%)
Public order
7.14(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.19(-57%)
Vehicle crime
2.13(-26%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,414
97.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
41
0.62%
Other White
26
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.33%
Irish
19
0.29%
Total population: 6,582

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,453
26.81%
No qualifications
1,245
22.97%
Level 3 (A level)
938
17.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
758
13.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
502
9.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,419

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,139
38.14%
Owns with a mortgage
893
29.91%
Other social rented
397
13.3%
Social rents from council
279
9.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
204
6.83%
Total households: 2,986

Property prices in Bryn and Cwmavon

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 in Bryn and Cwmavon area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bryn and Cwmavon 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 Bryn and Cwmavon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£300,000
Flats3£80,000
Semi-Detached30£153,000
Terraced32£130,000

10 years median price trend in Bryn and Cwmavon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryn and Cwmavon.

All postcodes in Bryn and Cwmavon

SA132RA

Bryn and Cwmavon

SA129BT

Cwmavon Road

SA132RH

Varteg Row

SA129BB

School Terrace

SA129BG

Ty R Owen Terrace

SA129NU

Ty Ceiriog

SA129EE

Cattybrook Terrace

SA129LQ

Nant Y Clais Court

SA129NN

Penllyn

SA129LF

Brynglas Avenue

SA132SN

The Willows

SA129BE

Tyr Owen Row

SA129AE

Brynafon Terrace

SA129AW

Michaelstone Terrace

SA129YD

Heol Y Graig

SA129BS

Ffordd Dinas

SA132RF

Varteg Row

SA129ES

Aneddfan

SA129NW

Penllyn

SA129ED

Cunard Row

SA129HU

Bwlch Road

SA129DP

Hazelwood Row

SA132RU

Welfare Avenue

SA129YG

Tan Y Graig Cottages

SA129HD

Pwll Y Glaw

SA129BQ

Bryn and Cwmavon

SA129LA

Brynheulog

SA129LD

Brynbryddan

SA129BA

Depot Road

SA129DL

Railmill Lane

SA129LR

Cefncoed Road

SA129NT

Heol Crwys

SA129AA

Afan Valley Road

SA129PS

Heol Tabor

SA129BW

Maesglas

SA129AF

London Close

SA129DR

Bryn and Cwmavon

SA129HB

Afon Villas

SA129TD

Waun Wen

SA129LN

Brynbryddan Cottages

SA129DN

Heol Undeb

SA129BZ

Coed Parc Gardens

SA129AP

Church Square

SA129AU

Jersey Row

SA129DE

Brunel Industrial Estate

SA129EX

Bethania Terrace

SA129LY

Cwmclais Road

SA132SD

Brynteg Street

SA129HN

Pantdu

SA129SE

Penhydd Houses

SA129RU

Tair Ynys Fawr

SA129EL

Salem Road

SA129LP

Cefncoed Road

SA129LW

Heol Y Bwlch

SA129SZ

School Street

SA129ER

Heol Taliesin

SA129NG

Pine Valley

SA129YH

Pwll-Y-Glaw

SA129AX

Cae Glas

SA132RX

Forest Lodge Lane

SA129EW

Salem Road

SA129BR

Ffordd Afan

SA129DQ

Ynys Y Wern

SA132RT

Neath Road

SA129PE

Heol Cwmmawr

SA129HT

Heol Y Parc

SA129LE

Brynglas Avenue

SA129BD

Ty R Eglwys

SA132PY

Bryn and Cwmavon

SA129LU

Cwmclais Road

SA129AZ

Cae Glas

SA132SL

Brynhafod

SA132BJ

Old School Court

SA129NY

Ty Dewi Sant

SA129BY

Hawthorn Close

SA129EF

Tymaen Terrace

SA132RZ

Clos Dewi Sant

SA129AS

Jersey Terrace

SA132RW

Maesteg Road

SA129LH

Heol Y Foel

SA129AT

Jersey Villas

SA129DH

Heol Undeb

SA129PP

Heol Tewcoed

SA129EJ

Gwaun Afan

SA129PT

Heol Camlas

SA129NS

Ty Cynan Houses

SA132RL

Galltcwm Terrace

SA132RQ

Bryn Eglwys

SA129EQ

All Saints Place

SA129ET

Afan Terrace

SA129AH

London Row

SA129PD

Heol Mabon

SA132RP

Bryn Cottages

SA132RN

Station Terrace

SA129HA

Tarren Terrace

SA129NP

Penllyn

SA129NL

Penllyn

SA129EA

Tymaen Crescent

SA129PB

Heol Mabon

SA129AQ

Ynys-Lee

Data Sources

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