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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 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.

Data Sources

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