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Cimla and Pelenna

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About

Cimla and Pelenna is a residential ward situated on the northern outskirts of Neath, characterised by its elevated position on the hills overlooking the town. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from post-war terraces to more modern developments, with local shops and schools serving the community. Its topography offers extensive views across the Neath Valley towards the distant outline of the Brecon Beacons.

The ward encompasses several distinct neighbourhoods, including the village of Cimla itself and the communities within the Pelenna Valley. A notable local feature is the historic incline railway route, remnants of which can still be traced through the landscape, speaking to the area's past connections to the coal mining industry that once dominated the wider region. Green spaces and wooded valleys provide accessible countryside on the doorstep.

Area overview

On average Cimla and Pelenna has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cimla and Pelenna is £44,414 per year. Cimla and Pelenna is home to around 4,848 people, with a population density of about 202.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cimla and Pelenna Population
4,848
Population density
202.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.48(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.28(-29%)
Public order
4.54(-45%)
Other theft
3.09(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.09(-58%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,689
96.68%
Other White
30
0.62%
Bangladeshi
27
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.54%
Indian
17
0.35%
Total population: 4,850

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,099
26.62%
No qualifications
936
22.67%
Level 3 (A level)
678
16.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
570
13.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
384
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 4,129

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,081
50.68%
Owns with a mortgage
671
31.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
144
6.75%
Social rents from council
97
4.55%
Other social rented
81
3.8%
Total households: 2,133

Property prices in Cimla and Pelenna

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Cimla and Pelenna area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,800 up to £455,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cimla and Pelenna 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 Cimla and Pelenna over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£259,840
Semi-Detached37£170,000
Terraced14£124,500

10 years median price trend in Cimla and Pelenna

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cimla and Pelenna.

All postcodes in Cimla and Pelenna

SA113UY

Castle Drive

SA113AX

Woodlands Drive

SA113XH

Aspen Way

SA129UX

Pelenna Close

SA112BR

Mackworth Drive

SA112DT

Heol Brynna

SA129ST

Fforch-Dwm Road

SA129TU

Macpelah

SA129US

Blaenavon Terrace

SA113UP

The Hollins

SA113SX

Ravens Court

SA129UP

Abergwernffrwd Row

SA113QQ

Ridgewood Gardens

SA113QG

Ridgewood Gardens

SA129SW

Penrhys Bungalows

SA112BW

Greenwood Drive

SA113BQ

The Hollins

SA113UT

Cefn Saeson Close

SA113SJ

Jays Field

SA129TS

Evans Terrace

SA129UE

Curwen Terrace

SA113YE

Castle Drive

SA129TF

Queen Street

SA113YH

Y Berllan

SA113SP

Heol Pen Y Coed

SA113YJ

Brynau Wood

SA129SU

Railway Terrace

SA113SR

Heol Isaf

SA129UR

Johns Terrace

SA129SP

Fforch-Dwm Road

SA113AJ

Afan Valley Close

SA129SG

Station Road

SA129RP

Danybont

SA113YP

Glannant Way

SA113SS

Afan Valley Road

SA113AZ

Afan Valley Road

SA129TG

The Uplands

SA113YL

Heol Celyn

SA113XB

Willow Walk

SA129SR

Ton-Mawr Road

SA113SW

Heol Uchaf

SA113YG

Castle Drive

SA129TR

Bevans Terrace

SA113RJ

The Oaks

SA113YF

Castle Drive

SA113SH

Wren Avenue

SA113RF

Oak Grove

SA112BP

Cobham Drive

SA113RP

Bwlch Road

SA129TP

Morgans Terrace

SA113YA

Glannant Way

SA113XF

The Meadows

SA113YD

Min Y Coed

SA129SJ

Tonmawr Road

SA113RH

Pine Grove

SA113YQ

Brynau Wood

SA112DY

Brynsiriol

SA129UU

Cimla and Pelenna

SA113QF

Ridgewood Gardens

SA113QP

Tynywaun Cottages

SA113QR

Cimla and Pelenna

SA113UR

Trevallen Avenue

SA113YU

Heol Y Ffynnon

SA113RA

Oak Grove

SA113RL

Crynallt Farm Road

SA129SY

Cimla and Pelenna

SA129TT

Cerrig Llwydion

SA129UY

Curwen Close

SA129TH

Lewis Street

SA113QN

Cimla and Pelenna

SA129UN

Maesgwyn

SA113SN

Afan Valley Road

SA129SN

Cimla and Pelenna

SA113XA

Hornbeam Close

SA113XD

Maple Close

SA113BX

Woodview

SA129UL

Dan Y Coed

SA129UF

Min Y Coed

SA129UG

Brynsiriol

SA113YN

Glannant Way

SA113QW

Cimla and Pelenna

SA129TW

Twynpandy

SA113TA

Afan Valley Road

SA129UH

Dan Y Coed

SA129SS

Fforch-Dwm Road

SA113YS

Heol Derwen

SA113RR

Bwlch Road

SA113SG

Falcon Drive

SA113RE

Oak Grove

SA129SH

Cimla and Pelenna

SA129UA

Glan Pelenna

SA113YW

Glannant Way

SA129UT

Curwen Close

SA129SL

Cimla and Pelenna

SA112QA

Mackworth Drive

SA113UU

Trevallen Avenue

SA113RB

Pine Grove

SA129UW

Tonmawr Road

SA113YY

Heol Derwen

SA113YT

Heol Derwen

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.