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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 high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
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
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

Median price£182,000
Price per sq ft£184
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £255K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £184 per square foot) in Neath South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £364,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£263,000£240
Semi-Detached32£192,500£185
Terraced9£130,000£149
Flats4£102,000£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Neath South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Neath South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148,000£40,500£125,000£67,000
2017£177,500£67,500£107,500£83,000
2018£147,500£70,000£135,000£79,125
2019£180,000£120,000£82,750
2020£180,500£63,000£125,000£89,993
2021£215,000£84,000£144,995£105,500
2022£299,500£77,625£145,250£108,250
2023£291,500£82,500£147,999£105,000
2024£280,000£77,250£138,500£125,500
2025£285,000£89,250£200,000£130,000
2026£280,000£105,000£155,000£105,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Neath South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Neath South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£105£59£121£85
2017£180£143£124£88
2018£150£114£137£95
2019£161£120£94
2020£172£115£128£85
2021£204£117£143£120
2022£203£94£155£122
2023£205£127£178£131
2024£188£123£164£149
2025£247£133£185£149
2026£220£157£164£123
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Neath South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.