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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
6/10
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

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £307K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Neath Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Neath Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£315,000£265
Semi-Detached15£175,000£211
Terraced12£156,500£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Neath Abbey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Neath Abbey.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159,000£105,000£97,500
2017£194,975£115,000£105,000
2018£180,000£124,000£115,000
2019£185,000£137,000£95,000
2020£228,000£148,500£99,950
2021£260,000£135,000£125,000
2022£280,000£160,000£132,500
2023£257,000£155,000£125,000
2024£265,000£190,000£148,000
2025£296,975£180,000£180,000
2026£345,000£147,000£151,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Neath Abbey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Neath Abbey.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£155£91
2017£175£119£105
2018£193£140£108
2019£177£149£96
2020£205£189£113
2021£222£143£135
2022£249£176£141
2023£271£193£138
2024£234£194£177
2025£261£209£168
2026£265£374£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Neath Abbey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Neath Abbey in the last year.

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.