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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

SA107NF

Old Road

SA107JD

Parry Close

SA107EE

The Sinnatts

SA107HY

Herons Way

SA107DF

Neath Abbey Road

SA107PY

Royston Court

SA108DH

Daphne Road

SA107DT

Taillwyd Road

SA108DP

Daphne Road

SA106PD

The Highlands

SA108DL

Lombardy Villas

SA108DT

Daphne Close

SA107YY

Cwm Clydach Cottages

SA107HD

The Drive

SA107AA

Blaenwern

SA106PR

Darran Close

SA108DN

Daphne Road

SA107NN

New Road

SA107SG

Heol Illtyd

SA107NL

Ffordd-Y-Mynach

SA107NT

St Johns Terrace

SA107HS

Rhyd-Hir

SA107RQ

Brwynen Las

SA107ND

St Johns Terrace

SA107BR

Neath Abbey Road

SA107LL

Heol Esgyn

SA107LE

The Drive

SA107BT

Stratton Way

SA107NH

New Road

SA107RG

Dwr Y Felin Road

SA106PE

The Highlands

SA107AJ

Longford Road

SA107BH

Roman Way

SA107BG

Roman Way

SA107ET

Longford Road

SA107DR

Neath Abbey Business Park

SA107AW

Penywern Road

SA107AH

Dynevor Avenue

SA107RF

Dwr-Y-Felin Road

SA107EU

Penyard Road

SA107JE

Nidum Close

SA107NG

New Road

SA107PU

Wrenwood

SA107HU

Lon Glyn Felin

SA107DN

Abbey Road Industrial Estate

SA107BB

Ravenswood Close

SA107LA

Longford Road

SA107LR

Old Road

SA107EN

Ffrwd Vale

SA107RX

Tudor Gardens

SA107AG

Dynevor Avenue

SA107HL

Longford Road

SA107RY

Lon Brynteg

SA106PU

Penshannel

SA106PZ

Drumau Road

SA107DD

Carey Walk

SA107BQ

Dyffryn Close

SA107RR

Heol Glynderwen

SA107RE

Dwr-Y-Felin Road

SA107GA

Jenkins Road

SA107AB

Cadoxton Road

SA107SE

Heol Illtyd

SA106PG

Penshannel

SA108DX

Kestrel Close

SA107AZ

Dyffryn

SA107NB

St Johns Terrace

SA108DU

Daphne Road

Data Sources

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