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Bryn-coch North

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About

Bryn-coch North is a residential ward situated to the northeast of Neath town centre. The area is characterised by housing estates, primarily built in the latter half of the 20th century, alongside some older properties. It is bordered by natural features including the River Clydach to the west and areas of woodland to the north, providing green spaces within the urban setting. Local amenities serve the community's daily needs, with several schools located within the ward boundaries.

The ward's landscape includes the lower slopes of Mynydd March Hywel, a hill forming part of the wider Neath landscape. This topography offers elevated views across the Neath Valley. A network of footpaths connects the residential areas to these local green spaces and waterways. The ward functions as a settled residential suburb, with its community focused around its local schools and neighbourhood facilities.

Area overview

On average Bryn-coch North has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 2.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bryn-coch North is £51,122 per year. Bryn-coch North is home to around 2,052 people, with a population density of about 356.4 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bryn-coch North Population
2,052
Population density
356.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.21(-67%)
Other crime
2.44(+16%)
Other theft
1.95(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.46(-80%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.46(-89%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,002
97.52%
Other White
12
0.58%
Irish
8
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.29%
Other
6
0.29%
Total population: 2,053

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
673
37.49%
Level 3 (A level)
305
16.99%
No qualifications
295
16.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
248
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
121
6.74%
Total 16+ residents: 1,795

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
570
62.3%
Owns with a mortgage
258
28.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
5.36%
Other forms of private rent
20
2.19%
Other social rented
11
1.2%
Total households: 915

Property prices in Bryn-coch North

Median price£347,500
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)14
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £378K

Based on 14 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 (about £231 per square foot) in Bryn-coch North area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,250 up to £450,000.

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-coch North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£368,750£246
Semi-Detached2£217,125£220
Terraced2£215,000£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bryn-coch North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryn-coch North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£131,750£122,500
2017£179,500£150,000£152,500
2018£217,000£183,000£139,500
2019£218,200£180,000£127,500
2020£347,500£169,995£160,000
2021£270,000£215,500£161,000
2022£317,500£215,250£170,000
2023£297,500£215,000£187,500
2024£297,500£195,000£178,250
2025£372,500£236,250£215,000
2026£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryn-coch North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bryn-coch North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£140£181
2017£156£173£156
2018£177£159£145
2019£192£181£120
2020£222£174£169
2021£236£191£177
2022£241£240£174
2023£265£217£210
2024£234£221£218
2025£250£212£213
2026£241
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bryn-coch North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bryn-coch North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bryn-coch North

Is Bryn-coch North safe?

Bryn-coch North records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bryn-coch North?

The median sale price in Bryn-coch North is £347,500 (about £231 per square foot) based on 14 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Bryn-coch North?

Bryn-coch North scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bryn-coch North sits around rank 1,548 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bryn-coch North?

The average household income in Bryn-coch North is around £51,122 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bryn-coch North?

Bryn-coch North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Wyndham Fryer Griffiths (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.