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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
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

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £283K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Rhos area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rhos over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£267,500£275
Semi-Detached8£190,000£283

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rhos

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhos.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154,000£111,000£80,000
2017£167,500£143,500£86,000
2018£160,000£124,750£99,750
2019£214,998£169,973£129,995
2020£222,995£159,995£130,995
2021£222,500£170,250£117,500
2022£285,000£167,500£150,500
2023£264,998£220,000£180,000
2024£245,000£224,000£155,000
2025£259,250£185,000£256,250
2026£275,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhos.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhos.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£135£113
2017£187£144£100
2018£165£162£138
2019£220£155£242
2020£219£178£181
2021£194£176£173
2022£248£205£215
2023£261£214£334
2024£288£227£175
2025£267£233£248
2026£278£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhos.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rhos in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Rhos

Is Rhos safe?

Rhos records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rhos?

The median sale price in Rhos is £255,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Rhos?

Rhos scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rhos sits around rank 1,426 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rhos?

The average household income in Rhos is around £46,770 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rhos?

Rhos is represented by 1 elected councillor: Bob Woolford (Independent).

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.