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About

Neath North is a residential ward situated on the northern edge of Neath town centre. The area is primarily composed of housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern estates. It is bordered by the River Clydach to the west and contains several local schools and community facilities. The ward's landscape is characterised by its proximity to the lower slopes of surrounding hills, which influence its street patterns.

A notable local feature is Gnoll Park, a large historic country park with woodlands, lakes, and the ruins of an 18th-century mansion. The ward is well-connected by the A465 Heads of the Valleys road. Residential life here is supported by local shopping parades along main routes, serving the immediate neighbourhoods without the bustle of the central town.

Area overview

On average Neath North has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 180 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 33.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Neath North is £36,615 per year. Neath North is home to around 3,801 people, with a population density of about 2,291.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
180
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Neath North Population
3,801
Population density
2,291.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
96.29(+184%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.3(+333%)
Public order
32.89(+300%)
Shoplifting
24.73(+285%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.26(+108%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,584
94.27%
Other White
34
0.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
0.6%
Other Asian
21
0.55%
Indian
18
0.47%
Total population: 3,802

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
900
28.09%
Level 4 qualifications or above
789
24.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
476
14.86%
Level 3 (A level)
417
13.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
300
9.36%
Total 16+ residents: 3,204

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
677
36.36%
Owns with a mortgage
366
19.66%
Other social rented
365
19.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
224
12.03%
Social rents from council
168
9.02%
Total households: 1,862

Property prices in Neath North

Median price£139,250
Price per sq ft£155
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£111K – £188K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £139,250 (about £155 per square foot) in Neath North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £350,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£164,500£207
Terraced35£149,000£135
Detached1£137,500£113
Flats4£120,000£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Neath North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Neath North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£48,000£142,500£95,000
2017£72,000£128,750£102,000
2018£69,000£139,975£111,500
2019£153,000£89,975
2020£115,000£151,000£122,500
2021£64,975£232,500£127,000
2022£88,000£170,000£129,000
2023£212,000£125,000
2024£73,000£170,000£121,500
2025£115,000£177,500£145,000
2026£195,000£111,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Neath North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Neath North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£59£139£85
2017£223£135£94
2018£145£148£105
2019£159£98
2020£140£140£115
2021£195£172£121
2022£207£148£125
2023£178£129
2024£145£194£143
2025£184£188£139
2026£232£115
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Neath North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Neath North

Is Neath North safe?

Neath North records about 180 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Neath North?

The median sale price in Neath North is £139,250 (about £155 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Neath North?

Neath North scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Neath North sits around rank 393 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 Neath North?

The average household income in Neath North is around £36,615 per year, and 33% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Neath North?

Neath North is represented by 2 elected councillors: Alan Lockyer (Labour Party) and Andy Lodwig (Independent).

All postcodes in Neath North

SA111EE

Queen Street Back Road

SA113BN

Forster Road

SA111EP

Ropewalk Terrace

SA111DB

Green Street

SA113LU

Castle Street

SA113HU

Illtyd Street

SA113AH

Wenham Place

SA111NG

Windsor Road

SA111DT

Orchard Street

SA111DP

Green Street

SA111PU

The Parade

SA113DW

Hazelwood Road

SA113HB

Fairfield Way

SA111RJ

Parr Avenue

SA113NA

Old Market Street

SA113HS

Illtyd Street

SA111HA

Orchard Street

SA113EF

Fairyland

SA111LE

London Road

SA113HH

Lletty Nedd

SA113LA

Llantwit Road

SA113TD

Beechwood Avenue

SA113AF

Gnoll Avenue

SA111EY

Dudley Street

SA113DH

Gnoll Park Road

SA113BY

Rosser Street

SA113BW

Heol Parc Y Gnoll

SA113HT

Illtyd Street

SA113TL

Cimla Road

SA113DN

Harle Street

SA113AB

Gnoll Avenue

SA111DL

Queen Street

SA113AD

Ena Avenue

SA113DF

Park Street

SA111DN

Queen Street

SA113BU

Gnoll Park Road

SA111HW

Victoria Gardens

SA111LU

Windsor Road

SA111LT

Heol Windsor

SA111EF

Alfred Street

SA111RR

Brickyard Cottages

SA113DU

Ivy Avenue

SA113NE

Castle Street

SA113PP

Cimla Road

SA111ET

Rectory Road

SA111NS

Windsor Road

SA111RT

New Street

SA113TF

Gnoll Crescent

SA111RH

Thorburn Close

SA107YE

Heol Windsor

SA111SE

Commercial Street

SA111RW

Croft Road

SA113DB

Gnoll Park Road

SA119EN

Neath North

SA119EG

Heol Windsor

SA113HP

Leonard Street

SA111RP

Bridge Street

SA111HB

London Road

SA113DT

Ivy Avenue

SA111GD

Rectory Road

SA111EW

The Ropewalk

SA113BH

Victoria Gardens

SA119EA

Heol Windsor

SA111RA

The Parade

SA113EL

Orchard Street

SA113LY

Castle View

SA113NB

High Street

SA111HF

London Road

SA111RN

The Parade

SA113HW

Leonard Street

SA111BY

Station Square

SA113DR

Bracken Road

SA113DD

Gnoll Park Road

SA119DJ

Heol Windsor

SA111RS

Angel Street

SA111NA

Windsor Road

SA111RZ

Willet Close

SA113DE

Hibbert Road

SA113HL

Leonard Street

SA113FJ

Stryd Dewi Sant

SA111EH

Alfred Street

SA111RB

The Parade

SA113QZ

Fairfield Way

SA113AS

Dyfed Road

SA113LL

Church Place

SA111DF

Green Street

SA113DA

Rosser Street

SA111LN

Heol Windsor

SA111SB

Commercial Street

SA113HD

Penydre

SA113EB

Harle Street

SA111ER

Heol Windsor

SA113PW

Cimla Road

SA111PY

Charlesville Place

SA113HN

Leonard Street

SA113BS

Fairyland

SA113AA

Stryd Dewi Sant

SA113ED

Fairyland

SA113TN

Rookwood Close

SA113AP

Dyfed Road

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.