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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 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
18
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
9.75(-73%)
Other crime
2.44(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.95(-87%)
Other theft
1.95(-61%)
Shoplifting
1.46(-79%)
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

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 in Bryn-coch North area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,250 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bryn-coch North 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-coch North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£319,500
Semi-Detached9£235,000
Terraced1£214,000

10 years median price trend in Bryn-coch North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryn-coch North.

Data Sources

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