Property profile

Old Forge CottageCwmgwrach

SA11 5PY

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

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Map showing Old Forge Cottage, Cwmgwrach, Neath

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£275,000

Detached sold in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold05 Aug 2026
£325,000Change since last sale: −£52,000 (−16%)
Annualised change
−54% per yearNeath Port Talbot annualised change (detached) since 2026: +11% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £254 per sq ft
£185 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£69 per sq ft (−27%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West
£296,000Estimate vs local median: −£23,000 (−7.8%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area137 m² / 1,475 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection27 Apr 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
05 Aug 2026£325,000-

Local market

Property prices in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

Median price: £170,000
Price per sq ft: £180
Sales (last 12 months): 25
Typical range (middle 50%): £145K – £200K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £180 per square foot) in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £370,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£296,000£254
Semi-Detached17£170,000£171
Terraced3£125,000£130
Flats1£71,000£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£86,250£83,750
2017£146,500£94,250£75,000
2018£185,000£104,000£72,250
2019£161,000£105,500£86,000
2020—£119,000£116,500
2021£265,000£124,500£124,950
2022£220,000£129,995£119,000
2023£392,500£138,750£102,000
2024£237,500£137,500£122,500
2025£318,500£160,000£121,500
2026£267,500£200,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£88£67
2017£138£91£80
2018£160£100£91
2019£125£104£93
2020—£117£121
2021£192£126£120
2022£238£118£108
2023£241£141£118
2024£183£149£120
2025£240£161£123
2026£268£186£158
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blaengwrach and Glynneath West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA11 5PY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA11 5PY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Aug 2026Old Forge Cottage, Neath, SA11 5PYDetachedFreehold£325,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
Pwllfaron Cottage, Cwmgwrach, Neath-149 m²-

Area insights for SA11 5PY

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Overview

Postcode SA11 5PY is located in a rural town, within the Blaengwrach and Glynneath West area of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Glynneath area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Glynneath is £40,342 per year. The median sale price in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West is £170,000 (around £180 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £145,000 and £200,000. The nearest station is Treherbert, about 6.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
48%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Glynneath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 331 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Glynneath has a high crime rate, with approximately 91 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48%

Approximately 48.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Glynneath is £40,342 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA11 5PY.

Transport

The nearest station is Treherbert located about 6.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
18 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.39(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.3(+56%)
Public order
9.82(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.51(+16%)
Other theft
8.51(+86%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
95.89%
Other White
4
1.27%
Other
3
0.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.63%
Irish
2
0.63%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
31.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
21.49%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.26%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
31.08%
Owns outright
44
29.73%
Social rents from council
25
16.89%
Owns with a mortgage
20
13.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.78%
Total households: 148

Schools

In the SA11 5PY postcode area, located within Glynneath, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SA11 5PY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miNot applicableBlaengwrach Primary SchoolWelsh establishment
Unrated

Local amenities

No amenities nearby