C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

B

Amenities

C

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilNeath Port Talbot
Crime Rate
Above Average for a Welsh village
24% below the national average.
Demographics
😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Banwen showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 1 locations. Banwen boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
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B
B+
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Nearby Places

Onllwyn

village

C+

1.5 km away

Coelbren

village

B+

2.1 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Limited
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Limited
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Limited
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Limited
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Ample

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Sparse
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Adequate
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Adequate
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Limited
TakeawaysTakeaways
Limited

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
YGG Blaendulais
Blaendulais Primary School
Blaengwrach Primary School
Maesmarchog Community Primary School
YGG Cwm Nedd

Banwen House Prices

The average house price in Banwen is £156,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Banwen house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Banwen graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£156,000

Detached house prices

£225,000

Semi-detached house prices

£165,500

Terraced house prices

£122,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Banwen a nice place to live?

Banwen is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Banwen?

Banwen has an above average crime rate for a Welsh village, with around 57 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 24% below the national average, and about average for Neath Port Talbot. The comparison is stabilised for a small population.

What are the demographics of Banwen?

The majority of residents in Banwen identify as White (British) (98%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (98%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.