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Bryn-coch South

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About

Bryn-coch South is a residential ward situated on elevated ground to the northeast of Neath town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily consisting of post-war estates and some modern developments. It functions largely as a commuter settlement for the wider Neath Port Talbot region, with local amenities centred around a few key roads serving the community's daily needs.

The ward's landscape is defined by its position on the lower slopes of Mynydd Marchywel, offering views across the Neath Valley. A notable local feature is the historic site of the former Gnoll Estate, with its country park and gardens providing green space on its western boundary. The area is served by several primary schools and has good road links to the A465 Heads of the Valleys road.

Area overview

On average Bryn-coch South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bryn-coch South is £43,939 per year. Bryn-coch South is home to around 5,407 people, with a population density of about 3,190.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bryn-coch South Population
5,407
Population density
3,190 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.18(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.73(-26%)
Public order
7.58(-15%)
Shoplifting
3.88(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.51(-57%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,216
96.47%
Other White
43
0.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.39%
Chinese
17
0.31%
Total population: 5,407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,521
33.61%
No qualifications
867
19.16%
Level 3 (A level)
764
16.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
611
13.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
372
8.22%
Total 16+ residents: 4,525

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
973
40.85%
Owns with a mortgage
700
29.39%
Other social rented
334
14.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
191
8.02%
Social rents from council
129
5.42%
Total households: 2,382

Property prices in Bryn-coch South

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 in Bryn-coch South area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bryn-coch South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£310,000
Flats1£71,000
Semi-Detached23£197,500
Terraced11£175,000

10 years median price trend in Bryn-coch South

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

All postcodes in Bryn-coch South

SA107SY

Bryn Heulog

SA107PW

Gelli Dawel

SA107RB

Rhiwlas

SA108DX

Kestrel Close

SA107RT

Bryn-coch South

SA107BG

Roman Way

SA107QW

Llys Iris

SA108DW

Cromwell Avenue

SA107QR

Mountain Stream

Data Sources

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