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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 21% 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
6/10
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

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £178K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £153 per square foot) in Bryn and Cwmavon area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bryn and Cwmavon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£292,500£245
Semi-Detached28£150,000£162
Terraced29£130,000£135
Flats3£92,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bryn and Cwmavon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryn and Cwmavon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,500£95,000£105,000
2017£194,000£104,000£87,500
2018£190,000£100,000£95,000
2019£225,000£114,500£99,500
2020£220,000£116,000£110,000
2021£230,000£129,998£115,000
2022£270,000£140,250£127,000
2023£245,000£135,500£139,975
2024£236,000£150,000£130,000
2025£320,000£150,000£130,000
2026£200,000£153,500£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryn and Cwmavon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bryn and Cwmavon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148£103£106
2017£145£106£91
2018£135£110£97
2019£163£135£97
2020£168£129£112
2021£199£147£130
2022£219£168£131
2023£221£155£137
2024£179£176£143
2025£241£158£138
2026£172£217£135
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bryn and Cwmavon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bryn and Cwmavon in the last year.

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.