Property investment stats for Neath, Wales

• The average rental yield of 6.1% and the top district's yield of 6.9% offer attractive returns for landlords focused on income.
• Affordability is a draw, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.9 making entry costs lower than in many UK regions.
• Properties are selling at or above asking price, as shown by the median discount to asking price of £0 (the typical achieved discount), which may indicate solid demand and potential for price resilience.

• Recent capital growth has changed by -3.5% over one year, so short-term appreciation has been muted.
• The local professional and degree-educated population is in the lower percentiles, which could limit demand for higher-end rentals or sales.
• The area has a relatively high proportion of social rented housing, sitting in the 69th percentile, which may influence the mix of tenants and resale dynamics.

Looking ahead, Neath's property market appears steady rather than spectacular, with income yields likely to remain a key attraction. The annualised growth over three years is 4.2%, showing that the market has delivered consistent, if unspectacular, gains over the medium term.

Given the current asking sale and rent prices for both three-bedroom houses and two-bedroom flats (£192,500, £825, £86,500, £650), affordability should continue to underpin steady demand, particularly from renters and first-time buyers. The local sales market is showing signs of resilience, with properties selling quickly and at or above asking prices. I expect the next twelve months to be more about stability and income than sharp capital gains, but for investors with an eye for value and yield, Neath remains quietly appealing.