Merthyr Road, Pontwalby, Neath
House prices, sold prices and local information for SA11 5LR.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Merthyr Road, Pontwalby, Neath have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £137,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £91,346. That is 26% below the Neath average of £185,391 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 81% terraced, 19% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Merthyr Road range from £60,000 to £155,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 132 streets in Neath with at least two sales in the last year, Merthyr Road ranks 87th for average price.
House prices on Merthyr Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SA11 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £91,346 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £106,667 | 11 Dec 2025 |
Sold prices on Merthyr Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 26 Jun 2026 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 11 Dec 2025 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 22 Jul 2025 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 20 Jun 2025 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 9 May 2025 | £106,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 30 Oct 2024 | £95,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 30 Nov 2023 | £78,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 4 Dec 2020 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 23 Oct 2020 | £60,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 24 May 2019 | £102,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 15 Jun 2018 | £93,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 14 Jun 2018 | £67,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 16 May 2018 | £62,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 17 Nov 2017 | £80,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 9 Jun 2017 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 17 Nov 2016 | £106,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Merthyr Road SA11 5LR | 28 Oct 2016 | £105,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24, Merthyr Road | £90,000 (Jun 2017) → £102,000 (May 2019) → £155,000 (Jun 2026) | +72% over 9 yrs |
| 27, Merthyr Road | £105,000 (Oct 2016) → £120,000 (Dec 2025) | +14% over 9 yrs |
| 11, Merthyr Road | £78,000 (Nov 2023) → £85,000 (Jul 2025) | +9% over 2 yrs |
| 16, Merthyr Road | £60,000 (Oct 2020) → £85,000 (Jun 2025) | +42% over 5 yrs |
| 5, Merthyr Road | £62,500 (May 2018) → £85,000 (Dec 2020) | +36% over 3 yrs |
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Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Pontwalby Bridge (before, Merthyr Road) 1 min walk
- Pontwalby Bridge (after, Aberdare Road) 1 min walk
- Hillbrook (nr, Merthyr Road) 4 min walk
- Aberdare Road Turn (before, Pontneathvaughan Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Vale Of Neath Practice
Vale Of Neath Medical Centre, Glynneath Road, Neath · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Glynneath · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Glynneath Esso Express · 0.9 mi
- Asda Express Asda Neath Express Petrol · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Vale Of Neath Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Dental Lounge · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 867 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,844 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 92% |
Share of homes across Neath Port Talbot with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Merthyr Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Neath Port Talbot | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 96.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Neath Port Talbot | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 49.9% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
| Muslim | 0% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Neath Port Talbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 96.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.2% | 3.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Neath Port Talbot | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 23.7% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.2% | 25.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.6% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.8% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Neath Port Talbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 45.4% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 30.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Neath Port Talbot | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.4% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.2% | 27.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.7% | 20.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.7% | 9.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Neath Port Talbot.
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