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Bryn and Cwmavon

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

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bryn and Cwmavon Population

6,582

Population density

284.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,414

97.45%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.62%

Other White

0.4%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.33%

Irish

0.29%

Total population: 6,582

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£300,000	£225,668	£276,250	£333,500	£564,500
Flats	3	£80,000	£72,800	£76,000	£90,000	£98,000
Semi-Detached	30	£153,000	£121,350	£135,000	£174,750	£200,000
Terraced	32	£130,000	£93,300	£113,375	£159,000	£179,997

10 years median price trend in Bryn and Cwmavon

All postcodes in Bryn and Cwmavon

SA129BL

Heol Isaf

SA132SJ

Owen Jones Way

SA129PF

Ty Hedd Wyn

SA129SB

Penhydd Street

SA129HY

Brynheulog Terrace

SA129EU

Afan Terrace

SA129SF

Oakwood Houses

SA132SH

Ffordd Owen Jones

SA129BX

Cae Copor

SA132RB

Penhyddwaelod Cottages

SA129LL

Brynna Road

SA129AY

Ebbw Vale Row

SA129BP

Victoria Terrace

SA129LT

Mervyn Terrace

SA132RR

Hillgrove

SA132SE

Coronation Street

SA129AJ

Ynys-Lee

SA129SD

Oakwood Avenue

SA129LG

Cefndon Terrace

SA129DA

Old Market Place

SA129DW

Hazelwood Terrace

SA129DF

Depot Road

SA129BJ

Ffawydden

SA129AB

Ynys Y Gwas

SA129RY

Cwm Ifan Bach

SA132RS

Neath Road

SA129EB

Cunard Terrace

SA129PH

The Avenue

SA129NA

Cwmclais Road

SA129YW

Twyn Y Gored

SA129NR

Heol Jiwbili

SA129NE

Pine Valley

SA129LJ

Woodland Row

SA132RG

Rowland Cottages

SA129AD

Brooklands

SA129NF

Pine Valley

SA129YE

Graig Y Tewgoed

SA132SA

Penrhiw Street

SA129BH

High Street

SA129EY

Twyn Yr Ynys

SA129DG

Cunard Cottages

SA129EH

Great Western Terrace

SA132SG

Ffordd Owen Jones

SA129DJ

Ynys Y Wern

SA129PR

Heol Tabor

SA132RJ

Bryn Varteg

SA129RR

Underbridge

SA132RD

Bryn and Cwmavon

SA132SS

Cwm Farteg

SA132RE

Chapel Terrace

SA129HL

Cwmavon Road

SA129HS

Tabernacle Terrace

SA129YL

Pen Y Banc

SA129DD

Bryn and Cwmavon

SA129PU

Maes Y Parc

SA129PG

Heol Cwm Mawr

SA129PY

Maes-Y-Parc

SA129LB

Aelfryn Terrace

SA129BU

Bryn and Cwmavon

SA129YB

Cornish Row

SA132SF

Heol Penhydd

SA129PL

The Avenue

SA129AR

Somerset Place

SA129PN

Tai Canol

SA129PA

Heol-Crwys

SA129SA

Aquaduct Terrace

SA129EG

Meadow Street

SA129TB

Waun Wen

SA129AN

London Terrace

SA129NH

Dan Y Coed

SA129AG

Riverside Houses

SA129PW

Heol Tabor

SA132RY

Bryngurnos Street

SA132SB

Baldwin Street

SA129YN

Maes Y Bettws

SA129BN

Coed Parc

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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