Postcode insights

SA13 3RW

Gwynedd Avenue

Gwynfi and Croeserw

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Detailed insights for SA13 3RW

Overview

Postcode SA13 3RW is located in an urban city, within the Gwynfi and Croeserw ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Aberdulais, Resolven & Afan Valley area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aberdulais, Resolven & Afan Valley is £39,410 per year. The nearest station is Maesteg, about 2.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
64.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Aberdulais, Resolven & Afan Valley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 38 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Aberdulais, Resolven & Afan Valley has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.3%

Approximately 64.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Aberdulais, Resolven & Afan Valley is £39,410 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA13 3RW.

Transport

The nearest station is Maesteg located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
187
Population density
4,146.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.92(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.75(+6%)
Public order
10.31(+25%)
Other theft
8.93(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.25(+12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
95.14%
Other Black
4
2.16%
Irish
2
1.08%
Indian
1
0.54%
African
1
0.54%
Total population: 185

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
13.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
20
13.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
8.67%
Level 3 (A level)
8
5.33%
Total 16+ residents: 150

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
34
34.69%
Other social rented
29
29.59%
Owns outright
17
17.35%
Owns with a mortgage
11
11.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
5.1%
Total households: 98

Property prices in Gwynfi and Croeserw

Median price£92,750
Price per sq ft£109
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£74K – £106K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £92,750 (about £109 per square foot) in Gwynfi and Croeserw area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,929 up to £125,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gwynfi and Croeserw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£109,000£120
Detached1£105,000£98
Terraced14£77,500£87

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gwynfi and Croeserw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gwynfi and Croeserw.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£70,000£43,000
2017£62,500£49,500
2018£58,500£53,500
2019£61,000£66,500
2020£81,000£66,000
2021£89,500£65,000
2022£82,000£80,250
2023£96,500£74,000
2024£99,000£67,500
2025£105,000£80,000
2026£121,500£70,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gwynfi and Croeserw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gwynfi and Croeserw.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£77£58
2017£69£46
2018£72£56
2019£77£62
2020£86£63
2021£107£64
2022£86£93
2023£100£83
2024£121£74
2025£117£91
2026£127£84
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gwynfi and Croeserw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gwynfi and Croeserw in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA13 3RW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA13 3RW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 202550, Pen Y Mynydd, Port Talbot, SA13 3RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£109,000
13 Jun 202529, Pen Y Mynydd, Port Talbot, SA13 3RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000
31 Oct 202551, South Avenue, Port Talbot, SA13 3PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£84,000
23 Jul 202511, Fairfield Road, Port Talbot, SA13 3RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
24 Sept 202512, Brynheulog Road, Port Talbot, SA13 3RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£100,000

Schools

In the SA13 3RW postcode area, located within Aberdulais, Resolven & Afan Valley, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA13 3RW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCroeserw Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableTarren SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableCymer Afan Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA13 3RW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA13 3RW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier Croeserw Stores14 Queens Road, Port Talbot, SA13 3SNWalking directions to Premier Croeserw Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA13 3RW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Scott Jones

Gwynfi and Croeserw - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Stephen Kinnock

Aberafan Maesteg - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNeath Port TalbotW06000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyAberafan MaestegW07000081
WardGwynfi and CroeserwW05001701
ParishGwynfi and CroeserwW04001054
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aberdulais, Resolven & Afan ValleyW02000427
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 021GW01000921
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA13 3RW

Is SA13 3RW (Aberdulais, Resolven & Afan Valley) safe?

The area around SA13 3RW records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA13 3RW?

The median sale price around SA13 3RW in Aberdulais, Resolven & Afan Valley is £92,750 (about £109 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA13 3RW?

There are 4 schools close to SA13 3RW, including Croeserw Primary School, Tarren School and Cymer Afan Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA13 3RW?

SA13 3RW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 38 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA13 3RW (Aberdulais, Resolven & Afan Valley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA13 3RW is Stephen Kinnock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Scott Jones (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.