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Property investment stats for Baglan, Wales

A complete guide to property investment in Baglan.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Baglan presents a balanced environment for property investors, with affordability and stable demand shaping its market. The price-to-income ratio of 3.2 signals that homes are accessible for buyers, while the rent-to-income ratio of 19.4% suggests tenants are not overstretched. Liquidity is reasonable, as homes spend a median of 48 days on the market, and annual sales sit at 153, indicating a steady level of activity. Families and owner-occupiers are well represented, each in the 60th percentile or above, which adds stability to the local market.

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Key investment stats for Baglan

Median price per sq ft

£169 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.3%

Capital growth (1y)

1.7%

Sales in past year

153

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Baglan

Live prices in Baglan, Wales

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£164,750

25% of properties below...

£128,875

75% of properties below...

£234,999

Most expensive property

£700,000

Live listings

68

Median days on market

48

Should you invest in Baglan?

Opportunities

  • Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 5.3% overall, with the top local district offering an even higher yield of 6.9%.
  • The median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £157,475, which remains attractive for those seeking entry at a lower price point.
  • Three-year capital growth of 16.3% and annualised growth of 5.1% show that the market has delivered solid gains recently.

Risks

  • The area has a relatively low proportion of professionals and managers, in the 20th percentile, which may limit demand from higher-income tenants or buyers.
  • The discount between achieved and asking prices, at £950 (the typical achieved discount), suggests buyers have some negotiating power, potentially affecting returns.
  • The proportion of private rented housing is only in the 30th percentile, which could restrict rental market depth compared to more tenant-heavy locations.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Baglan’s property market seems set for steady performance. The recent capital growth of 1.7% over the last year and annualised growth of 5.1% over three years both support a mildly positive trajectory. With owner-occupation and family households both strong, the area is likely to retain its appeal to stable, long-term residents.

Rental yields remain robust, and the market’s affordability should help underpin demand even if wider conditions become less favourable. Investors should watch for any changes in local employment or demographic trends, but the fundamentals suggest Baglan will continue to offer reliable returns.

Live properties in Baglan

Investment properties in Baglan, Wales

2 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 174 days

£75,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom detached house for sale

Hunter Street, Neath, SA11 2RP

Slow to sell properties in Baglan, Wales
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Reduced by 17%

£75,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Glanymor Street, Briton Ferry, Neat...

Big price drop properties in Baglan, Wales
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
768 sq ft

£190,000 - Offers in Region of

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Cae Canol, Baglan, Port Talbot, SA1...

Properties with planning granted in Baglan, Wales
Planning Granted

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £950

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,190 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.3%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.4%

Best places to invest in Baglan

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SA116.9%5.7%£153 / sq ft
2SA126.7%5.9%£176 / sq ft

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Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.