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Neath Town

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About

Neath town sits where the River Neath runs through a compact commercial centre. The remains of Neath Castle stand by the river alongside a short stretch of riverside parkland and the market streets that form the town centre. Neath Abbey, founded in 1129, lies close to the town and its stonework and earthworks are part of the local street pattern and industrial archaeology. The town has a long industrial history visible in former ironworks and canal structures near the centre, and Neath railway station on the South Wales Main Line gives direct rail links to nearby coastal cities.

On the southern side of the town the Gnoll Country Park contains the former Gnoll mansion, woodlands and open parkland that meet river paths used by walkers. The Neath Canal and its towpath leave the town toward the Vale of Neath; the canal and river routes are used for short walks and local cycling. Day-to-day life in the area is organised around the market, civic buildings and the compact high street, with public services and schools located within a short distance of the centre.

Area overview

On average Neath Town has None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Neath Town is £36,615 per year. Neath Town is home to around 6,604 people, with a population density of about 3,119.2 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
147
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Neath Town Population
6,604
Population density
3,119.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.19(+133%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.67(+205%)
Public order
27.26(+232%)
Shoplifting
14.84(+131%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.11(+65%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,196
93.79%
Other White
99
1.5%
Other Asian
42
0.64%
Bangladeshi
37
0.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
30
0.45%
Total population: 6,606

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,610
29.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,251
22.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
846
15.31%
Level 3 (A level)
749
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
535
9.68%
Total 16+ residents: 5,526

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,118
33.53%
Other social rented
628
18.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
628
18.84%
Owns with a mortgage
625
18.75%
Social rents from council
237
7.11%
Total households: 3,334

Property prices in Neath Town

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £129,500 in Neath Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £355,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Neath Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced70£124,000
Semi-Detached14£156,000
Flats4£106,250
Detached1£137,500

10 years median price trend in Neath Town

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

All postcodes in Neath Town

SA111TA

Burrows Road

SA111AB

Springfield Terrace

SA113BU

Gnoll Park Road

SA111PA

Florence Street

SA111PP

Elias Street

SA111DY

Neath North

SA111AG

Southgate Street

SA111AT

Briton Ferry Road

SA113TL

Cimla Road

SA111DZ

Lewis Road

SA113AP

Dyfed Road

SA113FJ

Stryd Dewi Sant

SA111HH

Llys Pabi

SA111EN

Allister Street

SA113HT

Illtyd Street

SA111BY

Station Square

SA113EG

Wind Street

SA111PE

Brookdale Street

SA111AN

Whittington Street

SA111PR

Stockhams Corner

SA111DN

Queen Street

SA111NF

Charles Street

SA111PH

New Henry Street

SA111BJ

Westernmoor Road

SA113EF

Fairyland

SA113BW

Heol Parc Y Gnoll

SA113HU

Illtyd Street

SA111HR

Eastland Road

SA111LN

Heol Windsor

SA111PL

Clifford Street

SA119EJ

Neath North

SA111BP

Pendrill Street

SA111NW

Rees Place

SA111AX

Wellfield Avenue

SA111RP

Bridge Street

SA111RQ

Angel Street

SA113AL

Woodland Road

SA111PN

Mary Street

SA113PW

Cimla Road

SA111BH

Lombard Street

SA111ES

The Ropewalk

SA111NP

Richmond Street

SA111YY

Wellfield Square

SA113ES

Fairfield Way

SA111HX

Eastland Place

SA111RZ

Willet Close

SA113AS

Dyfed Road

SA111BB

Ethel Street

SA111DT

Orchard Street

SA111PD

Eva Street

SA111BU

Bowen Street

SA111AD

Briton Ferry Road

SA111NU

Windsor Road

SA111RB

The Parade

SA111BT

D C Griffiths Way

SA111RS

Angel Street

SA111DA

Windsor Road

SA111BE

Lombard Street

SA111LY

Heol Windsor

SA113HN

Leonard Street

SA111LT

Heol Windsor

SA113EE

Fairyland

SA113LB

Llantwit Road

SA111PW

King Street

SA113DW

Hazelwood Road

SA111EB

Queen Street

SA111LF

London Road

SA113DH

Gnoll Park Road

SA113EP

Water Street

SA111DB

Green Street

SA113DB

Gnoll Park Road

SA113DN

Harle Street

SA113HR

Idwal Street

SA111AS

Briton Ferry Road

SA113TE

Beechwood Avenue

SA113TQ

Gnoll View

SA113HE

Penydre

SA113LW

Castle Quay

SA111PG

Henry Street

SA111DR

Green Street

SA113DY

Gnoll Bank

SA113BE

Victoria Gardens

SA111LJ

Canal Road

SA111NS

Windsor Road

SA111EF

Alfred Street

SA113DR

Bracken Road

SA111TU

Edwards Street

SA113AB

Gnoll Avenue

SA111NE

Heol Windsor

SA113LN

Neath North

SA113DD

Gnoll Park Road

SA111AF

Briton Ferry Road

SA113HF

Penydre

SA113BR

Dyfed Road

SA111LB

London Road

SA111TD

Exchange Road

SA113LY

Castle View

SA113AD

Ena Avenue

SA113DU

Ivy Avenue

SA111SB

Commercial Street

Data Sources

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