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Neath South

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About

The Neath South electoral ward encompasses the town centre and residential districts directly south of the River Neath. The area is dominated by the historic shopping streets of the town, with the covered Victorian Market being a central feature. The civic centre and main bus station serve as key transport and administrative hubs for the wider area. Residential terraces and some modern housing developments extend towards the slopes of Gnoll Park.

This area is defined by its industrial and commercial history, with the Neath Canal running through its eastern side. The Gnoll Estate Country Park provides extensive wooded grounds and a historic house on its southern fringe. The landscape is marked by the proximity of the river and the rising ground to the south, leading towards the Melyn and Tonna neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Neath South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Neath South is £43,558 per year. Neath South is home to around 6,182 people, with a population density of about 2,252.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Neath South Population
6,182
Population density
2,252.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.6(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.98(+17%)
Public order
10.19(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.15(-24%)
Other theft
3.4(-33%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,892
95.31%
Other White
71
1.15%
Other Asian
34
0.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
27
0.44%
Bangladeshi
24
0.39%
Total population: 6,182

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,269
25.71%
No qualifications
1,196
24.23%
Level 3 (A level)
775
15.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
754
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
510
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 4,936

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
835
31.1%
Owns with a mortgage
692
25.77%
Other social rented
443
16.5%
Social rents from council
373
13.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
272
10.13%
Total households: 2,685

Property prices in Neath South

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Neath South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Neath South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£292,500
Flats6£89,250
Semi-Detached37£182,000
Terraced15£123,500

10 years median price trend in Neath South

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

All postcodes in Neath South

SA111JE

Penybryn

SA111UG

Dalton Road

SA111YN

Ty Segur

SA113SF

Bwlch Road

SA111TL

Hillside

SA111UH

Bowden Road

SA111YW

Pentwyn

SA112HW

Old Road

SA111UW

Curtis Street

SA113RT

Pandy View

SA111JP

Kingdon Owen Road

SA111BQ

Westernmoor Road

SA111DJ

Lewis Road

SA111YG

Burnside

SA112BS

Old Road

SA113UA

Cimla Road

SA111GQ

Clos Ty Ysgol

SA111JA

Cae Rhys Ddu Road

SA111YE

Neath South

SA113TY

Cimla Road

SA111EZ

Wellfield Avenue

SA112BT

Old Road

SA112FD

The Avenue

SA111JJ

Bryn Nedd

SA113PD

Cimla Crescent

SA113TT

Cimla Road

SA113UF

Myrtle Road

SA111UP

Jenkins Road

SA113TP

Trenewydd Rise

SA111UN

Cook Rees Avenue

SA112BH

Wheatley Road

SA113NU

Chestnut Road

SA113SU

Cimla Common

SA111JD

Westernmoor Cottages

SA113NY

Alder Road

SA113PF

Cimla Crescent

SA113UH

Cimla Road

SA113NW

Hawthorn Avenue

SA111ED

George Street

SA112AU

Wembley

SA111JU

Cook Rees Avenue

SA111YH

Wallace Road

SA112AE

Neath East

SA112AP

Primrose Road

SA113RN

Crynallt Road

SA112AD

Meadow Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.