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Neath North

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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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 180 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
N/A
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

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 in Neath North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £310,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Neath North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£137,500
Flats4£106,250
Semi-Detached12£177,500
Terraced34£143,000

10 years median price trend in Neath North

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

Data Sources

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