Cost of Living in Neath
Wales
Town
Neath Port Talbot, WalesPopulation: 50,000
Average House Price
£221.4k
-24% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£39,884
+2% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£776/mo
-35% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,125Band D / yr
Energy£148/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£40.00/ mo
Bus Pass£68.97/ mo
House Prices in Neath
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£221,450
Detached£355,350
Semi-detached£211,150
Terraced£164,800
Flat / Apartment£128,750
House prices in Neath have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Neath
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£39,884
Mean£44,712
Median hourly rate£19.01/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£27,108
Upper quartile (75th)£52,596
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+2.2%
£845 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Neath
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Neath each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £776 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £177 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £148 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £40.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £178 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £256 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £145 |
| Estimated Total | £1,756 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Neath
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£68.97
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.37
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£178
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Neath
- What is the average house price in Neath?
- The average house price in Neath is £221,450, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £355,350, while flats and apartments average £128,750. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Neath?
- The median annual salary in Neath is £39,884, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £845 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £27,108 (lower quartile) to £52,596 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Neath?
- Average monthly rent in Neath is £776 per month. Rents have increased by +5.8% over the past year.
- Is Neath an affordable place to live?
- Neath is generally considered affordable. Rent accounts for approximately 23% of the median monthly income, which is below the 30% threshold commonly used as a benchmark for housing affordability. The average monthly rent is £776, while the median annual salary is £39,884 (approximately £3,324 per month before tax).
- How does Neath compare to London?
- The average house price in Neath is £221,450, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Neath costs around 40% of London prices, making it £329,550 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £776 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Neath?
- House prices in Neath are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £221,450 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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