Town Pop. 704

Living in Bryn (Neath Port Talbot): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bryn (Neath Port Talbot) scores 44/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 83/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 28/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the SA13 postcode district, Bryn (Neath Port Talbot) ranks 3rd. Its environment score runs 10 points above the SA13 district's 73/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SA13 postcode district.

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Bryn (Neath Port Talbot) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 167% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tarren Terrace 8 crimes
  2. 2 Galltcwm Terrace 4 crimes
  3. 3 Baldwin Street 4 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 7.1 µg/m³
81
Green Space 89
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital37.5 mi
North Devon District Hospital38.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital48.7 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust9.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCWMAVON HEALTH CENTRE1.9 mi
GP capacity14,524 patients per GP

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

Broadband
28
Full fibre (FTTP)74.6%
available across Neath Port Talbot
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
53%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed2.9%Retired26%Student3.8%Other inactive13%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.2%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary34.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.4%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership78.4%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
53
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Maesteg 2.6 mi
Maesteg Ewenny Road 2.9 mi
Port Talbot Parkway 3.3 mi
J40 M4 3 mi
J40 M4 3 mi
J41 M4 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bryn (Neath Port Talbot) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Cwmavon 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pontrhydyfen 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Maesteg 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cymmer 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Port Talbot 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Croeserw 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Pont Rhyd-y-cyff 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Baglan 56 4.4 mi away ⇄
Coedhirwaun 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Tonna 57 4.9 mi away ⇄
Blaengarw 54 5.5 mi away ⇄
Eglwys Nunydd 0 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bryn (Neath Port Talbot) a nice place to live?

Bryn (Neath Port Talbot) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bryn (Neath Port Talbot) is 44/100, 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 Bryn (Neath Port Talbot)?

Bryn (Neath Port Talbot) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 45 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Bryn (Neath Port Talbot)

SA13 46 ⇄

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