Postcode insights

SA11 5EZ

Maes Marchog Isaf

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

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Detailed insights for SA11 5EZ

Overview

Postcode SA11 5EZ is located in a rural town, within the Blaengwrach and Glynneath West ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Glynneath area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Glynneath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 559 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Glynneath has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% 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 5EZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Treherbert located about 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA11 5EZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGlynneath Welfare ParkMediumWalking directions to Glynneath Welfare Park

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
2,563.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.3(-14%)
Other theft
6.28(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.23(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.23(-29%)
Public order
5.23(-36%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
98.59%
Irish
2
0.71%
Other White
1
0.35%
Arab
1
0.35%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
32.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
15.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.15%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.74%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
34.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
33.06%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.58%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.84%
Social rents from council
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

Median price£159,250
Price per sq ft£161
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£129K – £186K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £159,250 (about £161 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
Detached3£267,000£288
Semi-Detached18£159,250£161
Terraced6£129,000£135
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£159,000£121,500
2026£210,000£186,528£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£315£174£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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA11 5EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA11 5EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202524, Avon Street, Neath, SA11 5EYTerracedFreehold£165,000
12 Sept 202514, Pentre Street, Neath, SA11 5EUTerracedFreehold£87,500
14 Mar 202511, Pentre Street, Neath, SA11 5EUTerracedFreehold£101,000
21 Nov 202525, Pentre Street, Neath, SA11 5HASemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
11 Apr 202532, Pentre Street, Neath, SA11 5HATerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA11 5EZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableCwmnedd Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableYGG Cwm NeddWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableBlaengwrach Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA11 5EZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA11 5EZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressNeath Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 5EWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miFamily ShopperHigh Street, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 5BRWalking directions to Family Shopper

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA11 5EZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hayley Davies

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Carolyn Harris

Neath and Swansea East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNeath Port TalbotW06000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyNeath and Swansea EastW07000103
ParishGlynneathW04000614
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GlynneathW02000201
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 003AW01000893
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2008-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SA11 5EZ

Is SA11 5EZ (Glynneath) safe?

The area around SA11 5EZ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near SA11 5EZ?

The median sale price around SA11 5EZ in Glynneath is £159,250 (about £161 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA11 5EZ?

There are 3 schools close to SA11 5EZ, including Cwmnedd Primary School, YGG Cwm Nedd and Blaengwrach Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA11 5EZ?

SA11 5EZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 559 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA11 5EZ (Glynneath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East covering SA11 5EZ is Carolyn Harris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hayley Davies (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.