Affordability in Neath Port Talbot
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Renting in Neath Port Talbot
| Property size | Average rent (pcm) | Change on a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £499 | +5.8% |
| 2 bed | £634 | +6.3% |
| 3 bed | £727 | +6.7% |
| 4+ bed | £976 | +5.0% |
| All sizes | £690 | +6.3% |
Who lives in Neath Port Talbot
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in Neath Port Talbot?
The median house price in Neath Port Talbot is £165,000 (ONS, 2025), about 4.4× the typical full-time salary.
How much is rent in Neath Port Talbot?
The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in Neath Port Talbot is £634 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.
Where does this Neath Port Talbot data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.