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Neath, United Kingdom
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Neath is a mid-size city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 46,126. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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BCommunity
| Population | 46,126 |
| Population Density | 225 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.6632°, -3.8044° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.6 inches (1,208 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,176 |
| Median Age | 43.2 years |
About Neath
Neath is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 46,126. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Neath vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Neath vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,176 |
| 39% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,176 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $888 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,197 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 63.1% |
| Public Transit | 2.4% |
| Work from Home | 21.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $199,577 |
| 29% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,154 |
| 1% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.3% |
| Housing Units | 18,450 |
Property Tax
Climate in Neath
Neath has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1269 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 204.7 sq mi (530.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6632°N, 3.8044°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 141 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in |
Neath has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and May the driest (2.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.8% |
| 23% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 43.3% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 225/sq mi |
| Total Area | 204.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 63.1% |
| Public Transit | 2.4% |
| Work from Home | 21.1% |
Schools in Neath
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Hendrefelin | - | - | - | - |
| Gnoll Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Maes Y Coed | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Castell-nedd | - | - | - | - |
| Alderman Davies Church in Wales Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Catwg Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tregeles | - | - | - | - |
| Bryncoch CIW Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dŵr-Y-Felin School | - | - | - | - |
| Blaenhonddan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Waunceirch Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Coedffranc Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Llangatwg Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Tonna Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School | - | - | - | - |
| Melin Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Melin Infants' School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Neath
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtica Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XL:UK Radio | afrobeat, asian urban hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Easy 50s | - | MP3 | |
| Nation 60s | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Love | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| RustRadio | metal | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Neath
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s Swansea Bay | ||||
| Aberdulais Falls Visitor Centre | ||||
| Afan Forest Mining museum | ||||
| Cefn Coed Colliery Museum | ||||
| Cefn Junction | ||||
| Dinefwr Castle Museum | ||||
| Dylan Thomas Centre | ||||
| Egypt Centre | ||||
| Glynn Vivian Art Gallery | ||||
| National Waterfront Museum | ||||
| Oriel Science | ||||
| Porthcawl Museum | ||||
| Swansea Museum | ||||
| Swansea Museum Collections Centre | ||||
| Swansea Museum Tramway Centre |
Libraries in Neath
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberkenfig Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ammanford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baglan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baglan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Briton Ferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Briton Ferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brynhyfryd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clydach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clydach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cwmafan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glynneath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gorseinon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gowerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gowerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Killay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Morriston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morriston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neath Port Talbot Library and Information Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Oystermouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penlan Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontardawe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porthcawl Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pyle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Resolven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Learning Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| School Learning Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seven Sisters Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Sketty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skewen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skewen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Wales Miner's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taibach Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ystradgynlais Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Neath
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neath Indoor Market | |||||
| Swansea Market |
Hotels in Neath
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Neath
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Neath
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Neath
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Neath
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Neath
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Neath
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Neath
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Neath
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Neath
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Neath
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Neath
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Neath
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Neath
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | - | Medium Airport |
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gorrel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pembrey West Wales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Talgarth Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Neath
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Leonard Street Post Office | |
| Neath Post Office | |
| Penrhiwtyn Post Office | |
| Tonna Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Neath
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Matters Wales | ||
| Mumbles Clinic | ||
| Mumbles Podiatry | ||
| The Weight Loss Doctor Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Neath
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel | |
| Church of St Anne | |
| Ebenezer Evangelical Church | |
| English Baptist Chapel | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses | |
| Neath Methodist Church | |
| New Maria Congregational Church | |
| Noddfa Newydd Baptist Church | |
| Soar Maes yr Haf | |
| St David's Church | |
| St Mary's Church | |
| St Matthew's Church | |
| St Peter and Paul's Church | |
| St Thomas | |
| St. Catherine's | |
| The Bridge | |
| The Salvation Army - Skewen Temple |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Neath
What is the population of Neath?
Neath has a population of 46,126 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 225 people per square mile, spread across 204.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
Is Neath expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,176, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $199,577 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,154 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Neath?
Neath has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.
How is the job market in Neath?
The unemployment rate in Neath is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $888. There are 4,197 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Neath?
The median home value in Neath is $199,577. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,154. The homeownership rate is 66.7%.
How are the schools in Neath?
25.8% of adults in Neath hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.3% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Neath?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Neath is 1.6% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.9% Asian. 98.4% of residents speak only English at home. 4.4% of the population are military veterans. 8.8% of residents have a disability.