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About

Cadoxton ward is situated within the larger town of Neath, bordering the River Neath to the west. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing from different periods. It contains local amenities such as shops and schools serving the community. The ward includes the grounds of Neath Abbey, a significant historic ruin founded in the 12th century.

The landscape is marked by the presence of the Tennant Canal, which runs through the area. Industrial heritage is evident in former metalworks sites along the river. Transportation routes, including the A465 road, shape the ward's eastern boundary. Residential streets extend towards Cadoxton's historic village core, separate from the main town centre.

Area overview

On average Cadoxton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cadoxton is £51,122 per year. Cadoxton is home to around 1,581 people, with a population density of about 381.2 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cadoxton Population
1,581
Population density
381.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.4(-31%)
Public order
10.75(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.33(-51%)
Other theft
3.8(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.9(-74%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,547
97.79%
Other White
12
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
0.32%
Other
5
0.32%
Total population: 1,582

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
458
32.62%
Level 3 (A level)
237
16.88%
No qualifications
234
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
217
15.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
104
7.41%
Total 16+ residents: 1,404

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
382
51.76%
Owns with a mortgage
205
27.78%
Other social rented
66
8.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
47
6.37%
Other forms of private rent
27
3.66%
Total households: 738

Property prices in Cadoxton

Median price£213,000
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £241K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Cadoxton area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cadoxton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£275,000£290
Semi-Detached10£217,500£233
Terraced6£154,000£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cadoxton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cadoxton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£144,000
2017£175,000£174,000£180,000
2018£230,000£137,500£86,000
2019£205,000£128,000£96,500
2020£265,000£162,500£141,000
2021£285,000£162,950£137,500
2022£253,000£182,500£242,500
2023£327,000£175,000£145,000
2024£221,250£196,500£120,000
2025£287,500£224,950£154,000
2026£425,000£220,000£145,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cadoxton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cadoxton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£146
2017£171£165£170
2018£168£175£90
2019£196£156£117
2020£209£181£115
2021£226£171£179
2022£243£220£157
2023£249£193£146
2024£252£260£127
2025£274£231£138
2026£349£204£147
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cadoxton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cadoxton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Cadoxton

Is Cadoxton safe?

Cadoxton records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cadoxton?

The median sale price in Cadoxton is £213,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Cadoxton?

Cadoxton scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cadoxton sits around rank 1,567 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 Cadoxton?

The average household income in Cadoxton is around £51,122 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cadoxton?

Cadoxton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Phil Rogers (Independent).

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.