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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

SA111PB

Brookdale Street

SA113FG

Clos Y Wawr

SA111HP

Arthur Street

SA113GA

High Street

SA111AA

Briton Ferry Road

SA113DL

Harle Street

SA111EL

Davies Road

SA111LA

Eastland Road

SA113HD

Penydre

SA111HN

London Road

SA113LL

Church Place

SA111GD

Rectory Road

SA111TY

Danygraig Road

SA111ET

Rectory Road

SA111SU

Payne Street

SA111AP

Briton Ferry Road

SA113DA

Rosser Street

SA113HH

Lletty Nedd

SA113HS

Illtyd Street

SA111RA

The Parade

SA113EA

Ivy Avenue

SA111PU

The Parade

SA113EB

Harle Street

SA111HE

Creswell Road

SA113AH

Wenham Place

SA111HG

Greenway Road

SA111PF

King Street

SA113EL

Orchard Street

SA113TN

Rookwood Close

SA111ER

Heol Windsor

SA113LA

Llantwit Road

SA113BD

Victoria Gardens

SA113TD

Beechwood Avenue

SA113HW

Leonard Street

SA113AF

Gnoll Avenue

SA111AY

Cecil Street

SA113TH

Gnoll Drive

SA111LU

Windsor Road

SA113DT

Ivy Avenue

SA113LD

Llantwit Road

SA113DG

Gnoll Park Road

SA111RX

Riverside Drive

SA113AE

Cedar Road

SA111NR

Windsor Road

SA111HW

Victoria Gardens

SA111HA

Orchard Street

SA113BS

Fairyland

SA113EY

Victoria Gardens

SA111PY

Charlesville Place

SA113AG

Woodland Road

SA111LE

London Road

SA111HF

London Road

SA119DF

Heol Windsor

SA111EW

The Ropewalk

SA111TT

George Street

SA111SR

Crythan Road

SA113EW

Prince Of Wales Drive

SA113BY

Rosser Street

SA113BP

Gnoll Park Road

SA111EA

Green Street

SA111SL

Quay Road

SA113NB

High Street

SA111SE

Commercial Street

SA113ET

Water Street

SA111RH

Thorburn Close

SA111DU

Orchard Street

SA111DG

Green Street

SA111BD

Marshfield Road

SA113BH

Victoria Gardens

SA119EA

Heol Windsor

SA113DF

Park Street

SA111EY

Dudley Street

SA113AW

Dyfed Road

SA113BT

Gnoll Park Road

SA113DE

Hibbert Road

SA111HL

London Road

SA111YU

Bilton Road

SA111RW

Croft Road

SA111DD

Bowen Street

SA113TG

Woodside Avenue

SA111AH

Wilmot Street

SA113PP

Cimla Road

SA111LZ

Heol Windsor

SA113NE

Castle Street

SA111AW

Whittington Street

SA113AN

Dyfed Road

SA111RJ

Parr Avenue

SA113HP

Leonard Street

SA111EP

Ropewalk Terrace

SA111BW

Pendrill Street

SA111EH

Alfred Street

SA119EG

Heol Windsor

SA111NB

Windsor Road

SA113DP

Oakwood Road

SA111EE

Queen Street Back Road

SA111DW

Green Street

SA111BL

Heol Windsor

SA113HG

Penydre

SA111HU

Geoffrey Street

SA113QZ

Fairfield Way

Data Sources

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