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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
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
34.03(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.43(-28%)
Public order
7.21(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.51(-52%)
Other theft
3.33(-27%)
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

Median price£264,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £327K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £264,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Bryn-coch South area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £545,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£320,000£279
Semi-Detached17£192,500£210
Terraced5£175,000£254

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

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryn-coch South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£122,000£98,750
2017£209,000£118,000£121,000
2018£205,000£128,000£115,625
2019£239,950£145,000£120,750
2020£251,750£155,000£120,000
2021£270,500£142,500£125,000
2022£310,000£151,500£119,500
2023£306,000£167,500£140,000
2024£287,500£193,500£168,000
2025£320,000£192,500£182,500
2026£332,500£167,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryn-coch South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bryn-coch South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162£146£134
2017£173£133£164
2018£189£160£174
2019£181£151£185
2020£211£189£151
2021£234£144£203
2022£258£159£156
2023£267£228£239
2024£237£240£236
2025£273£210£248
2026£265£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bryn-coch South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.