Town Pop. 32,524

Living in Neath: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Neath scores 51/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Healthcare is where Neath most outperforms the national norm: 64/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Neath places 3rd of 8 in the SA10 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the SA10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. On healthcare specifically, Neath sits 11 points above the SA10 district figure of 53/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA10 postcode district.

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Neath scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
106.1 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 1,572 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 567 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Public order 432 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 235 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 150 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 495 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 135 crimes
  2. 2 Croft Road 102 crimes
  3. 3 Green Street 77 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 23
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches Ample 20
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 15
Bowling Greens Ample 8
Playgrounds Ample 22

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
64
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital38.9 mi
Weston General Hospital41.2 mi
Southmead Hospital52 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust14.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
7 GP surgeries in area 9 within 4km
GP capacity14,524 patients per GP

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

Broadband
93
Full fibre (FTTP)74.6%
available across Neath Port Talbot
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 932 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed2.7%Retired25.8%Student4.2%Other inactive16.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.7%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary35.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership64.1%
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
27
Neath 0.6 mi
Skewen 1.1 mi
Briton Ferry 1.6 mi
J43 M4 1.4 mi
J43 M4 1.5 mi
J42 M4 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Ample 17
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 19
Retail Shopping Ample 35
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £175,000 259
Detached £295,000 60
Semi-detached £183,750 94
Terraced £142,250 100
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£84k £161k £241k £318k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Tonna 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Llandarcy 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Baglan 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cilfrew 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Glais 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pontrhydyfen 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rhos 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cwmavon 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Alltwen 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Clydach (Swansea) 53 4.0 mi away ⇄
Pontardawe 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Port Talbot 52 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Neath a nice place to live?

Neath is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Neath is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Neath?

Neath has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 3,451 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Neath?

The current median house price in Neath is £175,000, around 39% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £295,000, semi-detached £183,750, terraced £142,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 259 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Neath

SA10 45 ⇄
SA11 45 ⇄

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