Town Pop. 997

Living in Abergwynfi: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Abergwynfi scores 33/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 85/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 8 places sharing the SA13 postcode district, Abergwynfi scores lowest. The SA13 district averages 46/100, putting Abergwynfi 13 points below its own postcode area. On environment specifically, Abergwynfi sits 12 points above the SA13 district figure of 73/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA13 postcode district.

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Abergwynfi scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
101.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 49 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Arthur Street 12 crimes
  2. 2 Western Terrace 11 crimes
  3. 3 Middleton Street 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 3.7 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 8 µg/m³
82
Green Space 92
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital35.4 mi
North Devon District Hospital43.3 mi
Southmead Hospital44.7 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust9.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryTHE HEALTH CENTRE1.9 mi
GP capacity14,449 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)74.6%
available across Neath Port Talbot
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate44.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.1%Unemployed4.2%Retired22.2%Student4.2%Other inactive25.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial20.3%Skilled & technical29.2%Routine & elementary50.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications33.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)12%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.3%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership65.1%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
48
Council tax Neath Port Talbot · 2025-26
A £1,627
B £1,899
C £2,170
D £2,441
E £2,983
F £3,526
G £4,068
H £4,882
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Treherbert 3.1 mi
Ynyswen 3.5 mi
Maesteg 3.9 mi
J36 M4 8.5 mi
J40 M4 8.5 mi
J40 M4 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £76,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£82k £86k £91k £96k 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Croeserw 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Glyncorrwg 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cymmer 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Blaengarw 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Treherbert 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pontycymer 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Nant-y-moel 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Maesteg 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Treorchy 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ogmore Vale 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Pont Rhyd-y-cyff 54 4.9 mi away ⇄
Maerdy 37 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abergwynfi a nice place to live?

Abergwynfi has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Abergwynfi is 33/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abergwynfi?

Abergwynfi has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Abergwynfi?

The current median house price in Abergwynfi is £76,250, around 73% below the England and Wales average.

Postcode districts in Abergwynfi

SA13 46 ⇄

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