Area guide · Neath Port Talbot

Living in Baglan

A snapshot of life in Baglan, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Baglan is a village in Neath Port Talbot, Wales with a population of 10,516. The average house price is £214,568 and the overall crime rate is 78.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Baglan ranks

Affordability
#67 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#75 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

10,516

Avg House Price

£214,568

Crime Rate

78.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

345 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,607.3

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Baglan's detached homes (£266,250) command roughly 1.8× the price of a terraced (£151,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Baglan prices have risen 66% over the last 9 years (£129,327 → £214,568).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£266,250	£266,500	26
Semi-Detached	£177,274	£173,750	61
Terraced	£151,000	£148,000	7
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Baglan is 78.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Baglan: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Baglan averages 345 Mbps — 245% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Baglan homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.6
% Rated C or Above	59.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,363

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,516
Median Age	47
Median Household Income	£29,607.3
Employment Rate	52.7%
Owner Occupied	67%
Degree-Level Qualified	28.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Baglan?

The average house price in Baglan is £214,568 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Baglan?

The most affordable entry point in Baglan is a terraced, with an average price of £151,000.

Is Baglan a safe place to live?

Baglan has a recorded crime rate of 78.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Baglan?

Average broadband download speeds in Baglan are around 345 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94% of premises.

How big is Baglan?

Baglan is a settlement in Neath Port Talbot with a population of approximately 10,516.

Most compared with

How does Baglan stack up against its neighbours?

Ammanford

Baglan

House price: £194,613 · £214,568
Crime rate: 66.5 · 78.4
Distance: 13.5 mi

Baglan

Bishopston

House price: £214,568 · £520,255
Crime rate: 78.4 · 76.1
Distance: 10.5 mi

Baglan

Bridgend

House price: £214,568 · £251,125
Crime rate: 78.4 · 70.7
Distance: 13.3 mi

Baglan

Clydach

House price: £214,568 · £201,494
Crime rate: 78.4 · 76.4
Distance: 5.9 mi

Baglan

Cwmavon

House price: £214,568 · £164,826
Crime rate: 78.4 · 69.3
Distance: 2.4 mi

Baglan

Glanaman

House price: £214,568 · £236,918
Crime rate: 78.4 · 66.2
Distance: 12.9 mi

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