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Glynneath Central and East

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About

Glynneath Central and East ward encompasses the historic core of the town, situated along the banks of the River Neath. The area is characterised by residential streets and local commercial services, with the A465 Heads of the Valleys road forming a significant transport route nearby. Community facilities and green spaces are integrated within the built environment, reflecting its development as a former mining settlement. The landscape gradually rises from the river valley towards surrounding wooded hillsides.

The ward's layout and architecture speak to its industrial past, with traditional terraced housing prevalent in many sections. It functions as a central hub for the wider community, containing essential amenities, places of worship, and schools. The area is also a gateway to the southern reaches of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with the Neath Canal and its towpath providing a direct recreational link into the local countryside for walking and cycling.

Area overview

On average Glynneath Central and East has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Glynneath Central and East is £40,342 per year. Glynneath Central and East is home to around 2,146 people, with a population density of about 281.7 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Glynneath Central and East Population
2,146
Population density
281.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.04(+80%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.64(+43%)
Public order
11.65(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.18(+52%)
Other theft
7.46(+63%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,099
97.81%
Other White
12
0.56%
Chinese
7
0.33%
Irish
6
0.28%
Other Black
5
0.23%
Total population: 2,146

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
503
27.58%
Level 4 qualifications or above
464
25.44%
Level 3 (A level)
290
15.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
250
13.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
141
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 1,824

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
455
45.82%
Owns with a mortgage
296
29.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
127
12.79%
Other social rented
65
6.55%
Other forms of private rent
35
3.52%
Total households: 993

Property prices in Glynneath Central and East

Median price£146,000
Price per sq ft£166
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £228K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 (about £166 per square foot) in Glynneath Central and East area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £335,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Glynneath Central and East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£290,000£237
Semi-Detached12£156,000£174
Terraced10£135,000£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Glynneath Central and East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glynneath Central and East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£98,000£67,500
2017£155,000£116,000£77,500
2018£135,475£110,000£82,500
2019£152,500£105,000£99,500
2020£150,000£110,000£83,500
2021£182,000£132,500£122,500
2022£223,250£140,250£90,000
2023£182,500£175,000£90,000
2024£290,000£153,500£112,500
2025£255,000£153,000£100,500
2026£275,000£172,000£116,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glynneath Central and East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glynneath Central and East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£107£100£90
2017£149£100£82
2018£148£113£100
2019£148£112£114
2020£152£111£81
2021£207£147£110
2022£194£157£133
2023£211£164£142
2024£213£169£142
2025£264£166£139
2026£237£184£126
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glynneath Central and East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Glynneath Central and East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Glynneath Central and East

Is Glynneath Central and East safe?

Glynneath Central and East records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Glynneath Central and East?

The median sale price in Glynneath Central and East is £146,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Glynneath Central and East?

Glynneath Central and East scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Glynneath Central and East sits around rank 865 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 Glynneath Central and East?

The average household income in Glynneath Central and East is around £40,342 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Glynneath Central and East?

Glynneath Central and East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Simon Anthony Knoyle (Independent).

All postcodes in Glynneath Central and East

SA115NR

Pontneathvaughan Road

SA115BA

Brynhyfryd

SA115AW

High Street

SA115DX

Lon-Y-Parc

SA115NT

Pontneathvaughan Road

SA115HY

Aberdare Road

SA115DW

Park Avenue

SA115BR

High Street

SA115BU

High Street

SA115AE

Llewellyn Street

SA115DG

Bethel Road

SA115EB

Addoldy Road

SA115LR

Merthyr Road

SA115DZ

New Street

SA115DF

Canal Place

SA115LF

Ivorites Row

SA115AP

High Street

SA115LB

Ynyslas Crescent

SA115UD

Inter Valley Road

SA115DN

Gellidawel Road

SA115AX

Heath Field Court

SA115TU

Intervalley Road

SA115DH

Whitting Street

SA115DU

Addoldy Road

SA115BH

Glynmelyn Road

SA115AS

Waungron

SA115DP

Park Avenue

SA115DR

Park Avenue

SA115DD

School Place

SA115UE

Glynneath Central and East

SA115BE

Hays Crescent

SA115LL

Glan Gwrelych

SA115AF

Llewellyn Street

SA115LU

Merthyr Road

SA115BD

Lon Y Nant

SA115ED

Gelliceibryn

SA115AY

Woodland Park

SA115AL

High Street

SA115LN

Glan Gwerelych

SA115BB

Heol Y Glyn

SA115DA

High Street

SA115AQ

St Cadocs

SA115EF

Lancaster Close

SA115LA

Riverside Gardens

SA115EG

Robert Street

SA115DL

Edward Street

SA115LD

Aberdare Road

SA115LT

Glynneath Central and East

SA115AA

New Street

SA115LE

Glan Gwrelych

SA115BG

Lon Y Bryn

SA115BT

High Street

SA115LH

Brynivor

SA115DB

Oddfellows Street

SA115EH

Maes Y Parc

SA115AG

New Street

SA115TY

Glynneath Central and East

SA115AB

Heathfield Avenue

SA115DE

Bethania Street

SA115LS

Ynys Y Nos

SA115AH

Heathfield Avenue

SA115LG

Glynneath Central and East

SA115DS

Earlsfield Close

SA115EE

Rock Street

SA115AR

Pontneathvaughan Road

SA115AU

Heol Y Glyn

SA115LP

Tramway Side

SA115BS

High Street

SA115NS

Pontneathvaughan Road

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.