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Glynneath

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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 average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
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
35.39(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.46(-27%)
Public order
6.62(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.43(-12%)
Other theft
5.3(+16%)
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

Median price£155,500
Price per sq ft£163
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £189K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £155,500 (about £163 per square foot) in Glynneath area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £370,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£275,000£237
Semi-Detached30£159,250£166
Terraced16£131,500£140
Flats1£71,000£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Glynneath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glynneath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£90,500£74,000
2017£149,000£95,000£75,000
2018£155,000£108,500£80,000
2019£152,500£105,000£95,500
2020£150,000£117,000£85,000
2021£217,475£127,500£124,950
2022£220,000£133,000£104,400
2023£297,500£155,000£96,000
2024£285,000£147,500£117,500
2025£267,000£159,000£113,000
2026£242,500£185,555£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glynneath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glynneath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£107£93£85
2017£145£94£80
2018£150£105£99
2019£138£108£102
2020£152£116£88
2021£197£136£116
2022£211£135£115
2023£240£158£135
2024£199£155£125
2025£264£165£135
2026£276£180£136
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glynneath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Glynneath

Is Glynneath safe?

Glynneath records about 63 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?

The median sale price in Glynneath is £155,500 (about £163 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Glynneath?

Glynneath scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Glynneath sits around rank 648 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?

The average household income in Glynneath is around £40,342 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Glynneath

SA115LN

Glan Gwerelych

SA115AF

Llewellyn Street

SA115LD

Aberdare Road

SA115HG

Craig Nedd

SA115EW

Park Avenue

SA114DR

Glyn Neath Road

SA115SY

High Street

SA115TB

Heol Y Felin

SA115DN

Gellidawel Road

SA115PN

Fothergill Road

SA115PX

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

SA115DP

Park Avenue

SA115PZ

Heol-Wenallt

SA115RW

Morfa Glas

SA115AL

High Street

SA115RX

High Street

SA115RN

Ger Y Nant

SA115AA

New Street

SA115DU

Addoldy Road

SA115LR

Merthyr Road

SA115LP

Tramway Side

SA115BT

High Street

SA115PG

Heol Pantglas

SA115NS

Pontneathvaughan Road

SA115HH

Maes Y Dre

SA115ST

Empire Avenue

SA115PU

Tan Y Bryn Terrace

SA115AR

Pontneathvaughan Road

SA115EH

Maes Y Parc

SA115BE

Hays Crescent

SA115PL

Heol Nedd

SA115HW

Chain Road

SA115AU

Heol Y Glyn

SA115TY

Glynneath Central and East

SA115PT

Heol Wenallt

SA115TE

Glannant Place

SA115LG

Glynneath Central and East

SA115SQ

Golwg Y Coed

SA115RP

Morfa Glas

SA115RH

Farm Cottages

SA115SB

Maes-Y-Ffynon

SA115PS

Heol Wenallt

SA115HD

Pentre Street

SA115BH

Glynmelyn Road

SA115LB

Ynyslas Crescent

SA115LH

Brynivor

SA115DR

Park Avenue

SA115TA

High Street

SA114DY

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

SA115RL

Llygad Yr Haul

SA115AQ

St Cadocs

SA115EN

Maes-Y-Ffynon

SA115EG

Robert Street

SA115EB

Addoldy Road

SA115SA

Coed Y Pergwm

SA115DY

Whitefield Close

SA115AS

Waungron

SA114DU

Pentreclwyda

SA115PH

Fothergill Road

SA115TP

Forestry Houses

SA115PY

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

SA115SF

Chain Walk

SA115RR

Morfa Glas

SA115HA

Pentre Street

SA115RG

Manor Drive

SA115AX

Heath Field Court

SA115SW

Parish Road

SA115LF

Ivorites Row

SA115NT

Pontneathvaughan Road

SA115PB

Dunraven Street

SA115EF

Lancaster Close

SA115AT

Glynneath Road

SA115EE

Rock Street

SA115AP

High Street

SA115AJ

Glyn Neath Road

SA115PR

Heol-Wenallt

SA115PF

Cedar Street

SA115PW

Edward Street

SA115HL

Llys Catwg

SA115HP

Chain Road

SA115RE

Manor Drive

SA115DH

Whitting Street

SA115BS

High Street

SA115SU

Empire Avenue

SA115AZ

High Street

SA115RY

Min Y Coed

SA115RF

Nant Hir

SA115TD

Heol-Y-Felin

SA115BD

Lon Y Nant

SA115AY

Woodland Park

SA115DA

High Street

SA115DF

Canal Place

SA115DS

Earlsfield Close

SA115PJ

Maes Y Ceffyl

SA115TU

Intervalley Road

SA115DG

Bethel Road

SA114DT

Glyn Neath Road

SA115DD

School Place

SA115HF

Godfrey Avenue

SA115LA

Riverside Gardens

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.