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About

Rhos ward occupies a northern section of Neath Port Talbot, characterized by its mix of residential and rural landscapes. The area includes the village of Rhos itself, situated near the Neath Canal, which historically served the local industries. Housing consists primarily of traditional terraced and semi-detached homes, with newer developments scattered throughout. The ward's topography features rolling green hills and areas of woodland, providing a backdrop to the community.

A notable local feature is the historic Aberdulais Falls, located within the ward, where waterpower has been harnessed for centuries. The community is served by local amenities including primary schools, community centres, and shops along its main roads. The ward maintains a distinct identity separate from the larger urban centres to the south, with its social life often centred around local institutions and the natural environment of the Dulais Valley.

Area overview

On average Rhos has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rhos is £46,770 per year. Rhos is home to around 2,560 people, with a population density of about 158.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rhos Population
2,560
Population density
158 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.8(-50%)
Public order
5.08(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.73(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.73(-79%)
Other theft
1.56(-66%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,494
97.42%
Other White
21
0.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
0.62%
Caribbean
8
0.31%
Other
6
0.23%
Total population: 2,560

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
757
34.61%
Level 3 (A level)
352
16.1%
No qualifications
345
15.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
326
14.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
189
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 2,187

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
609
53.89%
Owns with a mortgage
344
30.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
66
5.84%
Other social rented
63
5.58%
Other forms of private rent
28
2.48%
Total households: 1,130

Property prices in Rhos

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Rhos area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,500 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rhos 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 Rhos over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£259,250
Semi-Detached11£185,000
Terraced2£256,250

10 years median price trend in Rhos

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

All postcodes in Rhos

SA83HF

March Hywel

SA83EL

Delffordd

SA83EW

Delffordd

SA83JB

Neath Road

SA83EN

Delffordd

SA83JP

Church Road

SA83DT

Cwmnantllwyd Road

SA83EZ

Pen Yr Alltwen Park

SA83ER

Delffordd

SA83EY

Tyn Y Cwm Lane

SA83DZ

Gelli Geiros

SA83FB

Ffordd Cynon

SA83EA

Pen Yr Alltwen

SA83HE

March Hywel

SA83ED

Delffordd

SA83HJ

Rhos Meadow

SA83JS

Rhos

SA83HS

Waun Daniel

SA83EG

Tirbach Drive

SA83DX

Lon Catwg

SA83EE

Lon Yr Ysgol

SA83JU

Church Road

SA83DS

Graig Road

SA83HR

Waun Daniel

SA83HN

Hen Felin

SA83EB

Neath Road

SA83FA

Heol Alfred Wallace

SA83JJ

Gardeners Cottages

SA83HD

Plas Road

SA83JD

Rhos

SA83FD

Heol Cynfeli

SA83ES

Primrose Lane

SA83JL

Rhos

SA83DU

Lon Catwg

SA83HL

Ashwood Drive

SA83HH

Maeslan

SA83EQ

Heol Y Nant

SA83HW

Tramway Road

SA83HT

Maes Rhosyn

SA83HG

Delffordd

SA83HB

Neath Road

SA83HA

Rhos

SA83HX

Cae Rhedyn

SA83DR

Maes Y Cornel

SA83JN

Rhos

SA83EJ

Delffordd

SA83JE

Cwm Nant-Llwyd Road

SA83EP

Delffordd

SA83JR

Tan Yr Eglwys

SA83JH

Rhos

SA83EX

Lon Tyn Y Cwm

SA83HP

Graig Gellinudd

SA83JQ

Rhos

SA83EH

Neath Road

SA83JT

Plas Road

SA83HU

Fern Field

SA83DY

New Road

Data Sources

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