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Neath Abbey

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About

Neath Abbey sits on the east bank of the River Neath, just south of Neath town centre. The site preserves the ruins of a Cistercian house founded in 1129; stone fragments from the abbey church and monastic ranges mark the original layout. Paths follow the river and cross low-lying parkland that surrounds the masonry, giving a short, direct link from the town to the riverside.

Immediately beside the medieval remains are the footprints of later industry: the Neath Abbey ironworks developed along the same riverbank in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Surviving furnace bases and engine-house foundations sit close to carved abbey stones, so stones and slag are visible within a single short walk. The juxtaposition holds traces of both monastic life and industrial production, and interpretation panels and public access points explain how the riverside was used over time. The area functions as a local green corridor, used for short walks, cycling and as a route between Neath town and the riverside.

Area overview

On average Neath Abbey has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Neath Abbey is £39,436 per year. Neath Abbey is home to around 5,730 people, with a population density of about 716.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Neath Abbey Population
5,730
Population density
716.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.95(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.69(-10%)
Public order
6.81(-17%)
Other theft
4.36(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.49(-52%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,529
96.46%
Other White
68
1.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.49%
Irish
25
0.44%
Other Asian
18
0.31%
Total population: 5,732

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,340
27.36%
No qualifications
1,156
23.6%
Level 3 (A level)
776
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
720
14.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
430
8.78%
Total 16+ residents: 4,898

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,106
42.34%
Owns with a mortgage
687
26.3%
Other social rented
418
16%
Private landlord or letting agency
185
7.08%
Social rents from council
143
5.47%
Total households: 2,612

Property prices in Neath Abbey

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Neath Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £374,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Neath Abbey 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 Neath Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached19£185,000
Detached25£305,000
Terraced14£162,475

10 years median price trend in Neath Abbey

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

All postcodes in Neath Abbey

SA107FE

Stratton Way

SA107RT

Bryn-coch South

SA107LH

Heol Penderyn

SA107BY

The Sinnatts

SA107EX

Bittern Court

SA106PN

Ballards Court

SA107HN

Dyffryn

SA107RP

Twyn Teg

SA107LT

Old Road

SA107JG

Ryan Close

SA106PY

Darran Park

SA108DS

Highfield Close

SA107AY

Vale Of Neath Business Park

SA107SL

Heol Y Felin

SA107AN

Penywern Road

SA107AE

Cadoxton Road

SA106PW

Penshannel

SA107NW

The Croft

SA107BA

Ffrwd Vale

SA107DP

Monastery Road

SA107HE

Longford Road

SA107HQ

Longford Road

SA107HF

Longford Road

SA106PS

Dyffryn

SA107BD

Neath Abbey Road

SA107BJ

Wood Cottages

SA107RS

Heol Glynderwen

SA107DW

Monastery Road

SA107NE

St Johns Terrace

SA107QT

Tudor Gardens

SA107AS

Stratton Way

SA107BN

Glyn Leiros Gardens

SA107HW

Longford Lane

SA107SF

Heol Illtyd

SA107SB

Heol Y Wern

SA107SW

Heol Catwg

SA107FJ

Millbank

SA107RU

Lon Brynteg

SA107NA

St Johns Terrace

SA107HT

Tregellis Road

SA106PX

Darran Park

SA107HH

Longford Road

SA107QR

Mountain Stream

SA107BU

Stratton Way

SA107BW

Monks Close

SA107LB

Heol Penlan

SA107DE

The Hannants

SA107DH

Monastery Road

SA107RN

Twyn Teg

SA106PJ

Highland Gardens

SA107NR

Hill Road

SA107LN

Heol Esgyn

SA107JB

Friars Close

SA107PX

Woodmill

SA107BS

Court Walk

SA107EJ

Curlew Close

SA106PF

The Highlands

SA107JF

Pilgrims Close

SA106TT

Highlands Close

SA107DB

Abbots Walk

SA107AF

Golwg-Y-Gamlas

SA107DA

Adams Walk

SA107RH

Dwr Y Felin Road

SA107DG

Main Road

SA107JZ

Graig Parc

SA107EZ

Swallowtree Close

SA108DR

Cromwell Road

SA107EP

Osprey Close

SA107HA

Danygraig Road

SA107HG

Longford Road

SA107QS

Fair View

SA107AD

Gronow Close

SA107AL

Llewellyn Avenue

SA106PB

The Highlands

SA107QP

Sunnybank

SA107LF

Heol Heddwch

SA106NU

Drummau Road

SA107AX

Longford Lane

SA108DW

Cromwell Avenue

SA107LG

Heol Penderyn

SA107EW

Leiros Parc Drive

SA106NN

Drummau Road

SA107NP

Hill Road

SA107HP

Rhydhir

SA107NJ

Wesley Court

SA107RL

Dwr Y Felin Road

SA107NQ

Leyshon Court

SA107HB

Graig Parc

SA107ES

Longford Road

SA107EY

Penyard Road

SA107ER

Larkspur Close

SA107FB

Llys Y Coed

SA107BE

Roman Way

SA107NS

The Highlands

SA107HR

Rhydhir

SA107RW

Dwr-Y-Felin Road

SA106NY

Drummau Road

SA107SA

Tyla Moes

SA106PP

Penshannel

SA107JA

Benedict Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.