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About

Glynneath sits at the eastern edge of the county borough, positioned where the River Neath begins to widen after flowing from the uplands. The community is defined by its valley location, with residential areas spreading across the slopes. Its development was historically shaped by local mining and the nearby Glynneath Mountain Centre, which serves as a base for exploring the surrounding terrain.

The area is a gateway to the southern reaches of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with the waterfalls of the Neath Valley accessible upstream. A notable local landmark is the old red brick bridge spanning the river in the town centre. The landscape is characterised by wooded valleys and former industrial sites now largely reclaimed by nature, reflecting the area's transition in recent decades.

Area overview

On average Glynneath has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Glynneath is £40,342 per year. Glynneath is home to around 5,284 people, with a population density of about 129.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Glynneath Population
5,284
Population density
129.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.55(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.79(-26%)
Public order
7.19(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.62(-18%)
Other theft
3.79(-25%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,167
97.77%
Other White
32
0.61%
Irish
13
0.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.19%
Chinese
9
0.17%
Total population: 5,285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,231
28.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,031
23.73%
Level 3 (A level)
656
15.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
623
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
401
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 4,344

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
955
40.64%
Owns with a mortgage
648
27.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
280
11.91%
Other social rented
258
10.98%
Social rents from council
138
5.87%
Total households: 2,350

Property prices in Glynneath

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £162,250 in Glynneath area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,500 up to £370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Glynneath 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 Glynneath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£271,000
Semi-Detached22£165,000
Terraced14£103,500

10 years median price trend in Glynneath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glynneath.

All postcodes in Glynneath

SA115SF

Chain Walk

SA115LA

Riverside Gardens

SA115NS

Pontneathvaughan Road

SA115LS

Ynys Y Nos

SA115EG

Robert Street

SA115LE

Glan Gwrelych

SA115RA

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

SA115UD

Inter Valley Road

SA115DS

Earlsfield Close

SA115RL

Llygad Yr Haul

SA115SU

Empire Avenue

SA115RF

Nant Hir

SA115RH

Farm Cottages

SA115AW

High Street

SA115ET

Factory Houses

SA115AH

Heathfield Avenue

SA115DY

Whitefield Close

SA115LF

Ivorites Row

SA115PF

Cedar Street

SA115SA

Coed Y Pergwm

SA115RY

Min Y Coed

SA115TE

Glannant Place

SA115BR

High Street

SA115NR

Pontneathvaughan Road

SA115SB

Maes-Y-Ffynon

SA115AR

Pontneathvaughan Road

SA115AS

Waungron

SA115HH

Maes Y Dre

SA115HW

Chain Road

SA115NT

Pontneathvaughan Road

SA115DA

High Street

SA115DP

Park Avenue

SA115LD

Aberdare Road

SA115LP

Tramway Side

SA115EN

Maes-Y-Ffynon

SA115PB

Dunraven Street

SA115SN

St Marys Close

SA115AA

New Street

SA115BS

High Street

SA115PR

Heol-Wenallt

SA115DZ

New Street

SA115PW

Edward Street

SA115NZ

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

SA114DT

Glyn Neath Road

SA115AZ

High Street

SA115PY

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

SA115RW

Morfa Glas

SA115PH

Fothergill Road

SA115LG

Glynneath Central and East

SA115LT

Glynneath Central and East

SA115BT

High Street

SA115BU

High Street

SA115AF

Llewellyn Street

SA115RS

Morfa Glas

SA115SW

Parish Road

SA115AX

Heath Field Court

SA115EB

Addoldy Road

SA115AG

New Street

SA115PU

Tan Y Bryn Terrace

SA115DW

Park Avenue

SA115DE

Bethania Street

SA115EP

Morfa Glas

SA115HF

Godfrey Avenue

SA115TP

Forestry Houses

SA115ER

Morfa Glas

SA115HD

Pentre Street

SA115HR

Roberts Close

SA115BH

Glynmelyn Road

SA115BD

Lon Y Nant

SA115LH

Brynivor

SA115TA

High Street

SA115EZ

Maes Marchog Isaf

SA115LB

Ynyslas Crescent

SA115PT

Heol Wenallt

SA115BA

Brynhyfryd

SA115HN

Ynys Cadwyn

SA115SY

High Street

SA115EU

Pentre Street

SA115PJ

Maes Y Ceffyl

SA115TD

Heol-Y-Felin

SA115AQ

St Cadocs

SA115DX

Lon-Y-Parc

SA115RT

Min Y Coed

SA114DR

Glyn Neath Road

SA115PZ

Heol-Wenallt

SA115EF

Lancaster Close

SA115PL

Heol Nedd

SA114DY

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

SA115DB

Oddfellows Street

SA115HL

Llys Catwg

SA115DF

Canal Place

SA115PX

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

SA115RN

Ger Y Nant

SA115TB

Heol Y Felin

SA115TU

Intervalley Road

SA115AY

Woodland Park

SA115DH

Whitting Street

SA115EY

Avon Street

SA115LL

Glan Gwrelych

SA115LR

Merthyr Road

Data Sources

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