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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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
N/A
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
43.68(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.72(+13%)
Public order
11.81(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.99(-18%)
Other theft
3.72(-19%)
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 £169,995 in Neath South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £364,000.

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
Semi-Detached38£188,750
Detached6£244,000
Flats6£89,250
Terraced11£130,000

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

SA111YL

Wallace Road

SA111UN

Cook Rees Avenue

SA113PT

Lime Grove

SA111JH

Bryn Awel

SA112AS

Primrose Road

SA111JD

Westernmoor Cottages

SA111UP

Jenkins Road

SA111YW

Pentwyn

SA113PS

Crynallt Road

SA113PF

Cimla Crescent

SA111DX

Lewis Road

SA111UG

Dalton Road

SA111YE

Neath South

SA111UD

Danygraig Road

SA113SF

Bwlch Road

SA112BU

Old Road

SA111UT

Talbot Road

SA111EZ

Wellfield Avenue

SA111AZ

Upland Road

SA111TP

Hillside

SA111TL

Hillside

SA113TY

Cimla Road

SA113TR

Cimla Road

SA113RS

Forest View

SA111TG

Hillside Lane

SA112FB

Neath East

SA111US

Caederwen Road

SA112BY

Old Road

SA111JT

Cook Rees Avenue

SA111UH

Bowden Road

SA111UY

Caederwen Road

SA113NT

Sycamore Avenue

SA111UA

Danygraig Road

SA113UE

Cimla Road

SA113SY

Cimla Common

SA113RY

Bwlch Crescent

SA112BS

Old Road

SA111JQ

Bryn Awel

SA113QT

Neath South

SA113PH

Clos Ysbyty

SA112AP

Primrose Road

SA111YA

Caederwen Road

SA113RX

Nightingale Park

SA112HW

Old Road

SA111ED

George Street

SA113NR

Cimla Crescent

Data Sources

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