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.
Is Neath a safe place to live?
Neath is predominantly a safe, family-friendly place to live with a strong sense of community.
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.
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.
Is Neath a part of Swansea?
As a shopping and service centre, the town of Neath is overshadowed by Swansea, 7 miles (11 km) to the west, but it still serves local industrial and mining communities.
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 it like living in Neath?
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.
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.
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.
Is Neath Fair on?
It is with great pleasure that we can announce the Neath Fair will return for 2022. This year’s dates are Wednesday 7th September to Saturday 10th September. Dates, times, car parking etc.
Where is the nicest place to live in Wales?
Research has revealed the most desirable places to live in Wales.
- Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire. Taking the top spot in Wales and 5th overall is Kidwelly in Carmarthenshire.
- Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
- Porthmadog, Gwynedd.
- Barmouth, Gwynedd.
- Cardigan, Ceredigion.
- Llandudno, Conwy.
- Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.
- Brecon, Powys.
What is the poshest part of 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.
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 a deprived area?
Neath Port Talbot is 5th highest deprived ward in Wales, with 73.64% of its 20,000 residents classified as living in deprivation.
What are the rough areas of Swansea?
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What is the opposite of Neath?
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What is the poorest part of 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 safest place in Wales?
According to the experts, the safest place to live in Wales is Powys or Pembrokeshire. Both areas have on average 1.59 burglaries per 1,000 people. On the other end of the spectrum, Newport is the most dangerous place in Wales.
Where is the best place to retire in Wales?
Pembrokeshire, a historic county on the west coast of Wales, is rapidly becoming a retirement hot spot.
What is the best place to live in North Wales?
We love North Wales! We maybe a little biased as it is where we are based but no one can deny North Wales is one beautiful place.
Top 5 Best Places to Live in North Wales
- Abersoch. With its.
- Conwy. This.
- Llandudno. A.
- Llangollen.
- Rhyl.
Which is the driest town in Wales?
South Glamorgan has been the driest area in Wales during the last nine months, with 547mm of average rainfall, based off the data.