Postcode SA11 5BU is located in a rural town, within the Glynneath Central and East ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Glynneath area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Glynneath is £40,342 per year. The nearest station is Treherbert, about 6.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Glynneath Welfare Park.
Glynneath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 978 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Glynneath has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.5% 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.
The average income per household in Glynneath is £40,342 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA11 5BU.
The nearest station is Treherbert located about 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Glynneath Welfare Park | Medium | Walking directions to Glynneath Welfare Park |
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 (about £166 per square foot) in Glynneath Central and East area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £335,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £290,000 | £237 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £156,000 | £174 |
| Terraced | 10 | £135,000 | £142 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £277,500 | £98,000 | £67,500 |
| 2017 | £155,000 | £116,000 | £77,500 |
| 2018 | £135,475 | £110,000 | £82,500 |
| 2019 | £152,500 | £105,000 | £99,500 |
| 2020 | £150,000 | £110,000 | £83,500 |
| 2021 | £182,000 | £132,500 | £122,500 |
| 2022 | £223,250 | £140,250 | £90,000 |
| 2023 | £182,500 | £175,000 | £90,000 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £153,500 | £112,500 |
| 2025 | £255,000 | £153,000 | £100,500 |
| 2026 | £275,000 | £172,000 | £116,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £107 | £100 | £90 |
| 2017 | £149 | £100 | £82 |
| 2018 | £148 | £113 | £100 |
| 2019 | £148 | £112 | £114 |
| 2020 | £152 | £111 | £81 |
| 2021 | £207 | £147 | £110 |
| 2022 | £194 | £157 | £133 |
| 2023 | £211 | £164 | £142 |
| 2024 | £213 | £169 | £142 |
| 2025 | £264 | £166 | £139 |
| 2026 | £237 | £184 | £126 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA11 5BU.
In the SA11 5BU postcode area, located within Glynneath, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Cwmnedd Primary School | Welsh establishment | N/A | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | YGG Cwm Nedd | Welsh establishment | N/A |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA11 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper | High Street, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 5BR | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 5AL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Neath Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 5EW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Elected local representatives for SA11 5BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Simon Anthony Knoyle
Glynneath Central and East - Elected 5 May 2022
Carolyn Harris
Neath and Swansea East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SA11 5BU records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SA11 5BU in Glynneath is £146,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to SA11 5BU, including Cwmnedd Primary School and YGG Cwm Nedd. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SA11 5BU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 978 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East covering SA11 5BU is Carolyn Harris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon Anthony Knoyle (Independent).
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.