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Glynneath Central and East

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Glynneath Central and East Population

2,146

Population density

281.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

53.12(+45%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.78(+16%)

Criminal damage and arson

12.12(+50%)

Public order

11.65(+30%)

Other theft

5.13(+2%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

2,099

97.81%

Other White

0.56%

Chinese

0.33%

Irish

0.28%

Other Black

0.23%

Total population: 2,146

Economics

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

Owns outright

455

45.82%

Owns with a mortgage

296

29.81%

Private landlord or letting agency

127

12.79%

Other social rented

6.55%

Other forms of private rent

3.52%

Total households: 993

Property prices in Glynneath Central and East

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £154,250 in Glynneath Central and East area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,500 up to £353,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Glynneath Central and East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£265,000	£185,750	£247,500	£297,500	£341,000
Semi-Detached	12	£172,000	£89,875	£123,750	£185,750	£251,750
Terraced	10	£98,000	£78,675	£85,000	£137,500	£164,950

10 years median price trend in Glynneath Central and East

All postcodes in Glynneath Central and East

SA115LA

Riverside Gardens

SA115NS

Pontneathvaughan Road

SA115LS

Ynys Y Nos

SA115EG

Robert Street

SA115LE

Glan Gwrelych

SA115UD

Inter Valley Road

SA115DS

Earlsfield Close

SA115AW

High Street

SA115AH

Heathfield Avenue

SA115LF

Ivorites Row

SA115BR

High Street

SA115NR

Pontneathvaughan Road

SA115AR

Pontneathvaughan Road

SA115AS

Waungron

SA115NT

Pontneathvaughan Road

SA115DA

High Street

SA115DP

Park Avenue

SA115LD

Aberdare Road

SA115LP

Tramway Side

SA115AA

New Street

SA115BS

High Street

SA115DZ

New Street

SA115LG

Glynneath Central and East

SA115LT

Glynneath Central and East

SA115BT

High Street

SA115BU

High Street

SA115AF

Llewellyn Street

SA115AX

Heath Field Court

SA115EB

Addoldy Road

SA115AG

New Street

SA115DW

Park Avenue

SA115DE

Bethania Street

SA115BH

Glynmelyn Road

SA115BD

Lon Y Nant

SA115LH

Brynivor

SA115LB

Ynyslas Crescent

SA115BA

Brynhyfryd

SA115AQ

St Cadocs

SA115DX

Lon-Y-Parc

SA115EF

Lancaster Close

SA115DB

Oddfellows Street

SA115DF

Canal Place

SA115TU

Intervalley Road

SA115AY

Woodland Park

SA115DH

Whitting Street

SA115LL

Glan Gwrelych

SA115LR

Merthyr Road

SA115AE

Llewellyn Street

SA115DN

Gellidawel Road

SA115DG

Bethel Road

SA115AL

High Street

SA115BB

Heol Y Glyn

SA115BE

Hays Crescent

SA115AB

Heathfield Avenue

SA115BG

Lon Y Bryn

SA115ED

Gelliceibryn

SA115LN

Glan Gwerelych

SA115LU

Merthyr Road

SA115AU

Heol Y Glyn

SA115TY

Glynneath Central and East

SA115UE

Glynneath Central and East

SA115EE

Rock Street

SA115DR

Park Avenue

SA115HY

Aberdare Road

SA115EH

Maes Y Parc

SA115DU

Addoldy Road

SA115DL

Edward Street

SA115AP

High Street

SA115DD

School Place

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

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Property prices in Glynneath Central and East

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