In Neath Port Talbot, the population size has increased by 1.8%, from around 139,800 in 2011 to 142,300 in 2021.
Is Neath Port Talbot a nice place to live?
Neath Port Talbot really is a great place to live and work. Sitting between the foothills of the Brecon Beacons and the golden sands of Aberavon Beach, our county offers quick connections to Cardiff and Swansea coupled with a healthy dose of semi-rural living with affordable housing and high-quality schools.
What is the least populated area in Wales?
Merthyr Tydfil
3. Local authority populations in Wales. The local authority with the largest population in 2021 was Cardiff, which had 362,400 usual residents. The local authority with the smallest population was Merthyr Tydfil, which had 58,800 usual residents.
Is Neath a small town?
Neath with a population of 47,020 is the largest town, followed by Port Talbot (35,633), Briton Ferry (7,186), Pontardawe (5,035), and Glynneath (4,368). The majority of the population live in the coastal plain around Port Talbot and the land around the River Neath in the vicinity of Neath.
What is the biggest village in Wales?
| Llanfairpwllgwyngyll | |
|---|---|
| Community | Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll |
| Principal area | Isle of Anglesey |
| Ceremonial county | Gwynedd |
| Country | Wales |
Why is Neath Port Talbot council tax so high?
Neath Port Talbot has the third highest council tax in Wales. This is primarily a throwback to local government re-organisation in 1996 where this council received a disproportionately low share of Welsh Government funding compared to neighbouring authorities.
How far is Neath from the beach?
The distance between Neath Port Talbot and Aberavon Beach is 6 miles. The road distance is 10.4 miles.
What is the poorest town in Wales?
The most deprived small area in Wales in WIMD 2019 was Rhyl West 2 (the area around Rhyl High Street) in Denbighshire, which was ranked second most deprived in WIMD 2014. The neighbouring area of Rhyl West 1 is now ranked second most deprived.
What is the most difficult to pronounce town in Wales?
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. Originally the town had a shorter, easier to pronounce name: Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. In the 1880s, in a joking attempt to attract tourists, a tailor added the rest of the syllables, bringing the total length to 58 letters, including four letter L’s in a row.
Where is the happiest place to live in Wales?
Llandrindod Wells
Cllr Weerdmeester-Price said: “It was great to see that yet again Llandrindod Wells has been voted the happiest place to live in Wales and 5th overall in the UK.
Is Neath Port Talbot deprived?
Neath Port Talbot is 5th highest deprived ward in Wales, with 73.64% of its 20,000 residents classified as living in deprivation.
What is Neath famous for?
The heavy industries are no more; the town is now a commercial and tourism centre. Attractions for visitors are the ruins of the Cistercian Neath Abbey, the Gnoll Park, and Neath Indoor Market. Neath hosted the National Eisteddfod of Wales in 1918, 1934 and 1994.
Does Neath have a beach?
About the beach
Aberavon seafront is one of Wales’ longest beaches having a contemporary promenade that overlooks Swansea Bay. This place is popular whatever the weather, in the winter the promenade is full of wrapped up walkers, and in the summer, the beach attracts sun worshippers.
What’s the roughest estate in Wales?
The design and planning of the Gurnos estate borrows ideas from the Radburn system. The estate has become notorious throughout Wales, with the reputation of being an area of deprivation and crime.
What is the poshest place in Wales?
The top ten most expensive streets for buying a home in Wales all had house prices of over one million British pounds as of February 2022. Benar Headland, Pwllheli LL53 topped the ranking with the average price of residential properties at over 1.43 million British pounds.
What is the prettiest town in Wales?
12 Most Picturesque Villages in Wales
- Beddgelert.
- Portmeirion.
- Llangrannog.
- Tintern.
- Port Eynon.
- Solva.
- St Fagans.
- Merthyr Mawr.
Why is Port Talbot so polluted?
Historically, Port Talbot has been subject to high levels of air- borne particle pollution, referred to as PM10 (particles less than 10microns in diameter), which is generally attributed to the industrial nature of the area.
How much is housing benefit in Neath Port Talbot?
| Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates applicable from April 2021 (Housing Benefit) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 96100 Neath Port Talbot | ||
| Shared Accommodation | 62.50 | 67.32 |
| 1 bedroom | 79.55 | 80.55 |
| 2 bedroom | 95.00 | 96.66 |
What percentage of people in Neath Port Talbot speak Welsh?
The census determined that 18.56% of the population could speak Welsh and 14.57% could speak, read and write in the language.
Those with the ability to speak Welsh.
| Area | Neath Port Talbot |
|---|---|
| Unable to speak Welsh | 118,969 |
| Population total | 139,812 |
| % of those who can speak Welsh | 14.91% |
| % of those unable to speak Welsh | 85.09% |
Was Neath bombed in ww2?
There were two raids in Neath in August 1940. Both caused much damage and there were casualties.
Can you swim in Port Talbot?
Aberavon Beach at Sandfields in Neath Port Talbot is a 3-mile sandy beach and the northern end of the beach is used by sand yachting enthusiasts and kitesurfers. This is also a popular area for fishing. The beach is ideal for families and (safe) ideal for swimming and kayaking .