Neath Port Talbot: population and statistics
Neath Port Talbot has a population of 142,028 (2025) across 442.3 km², or 321 people per km². It ranks 199 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 142,028 residents
- 442.3 km²
- 321 people/km²
Neath Port Talbot in numbers
Population of Neath Port Talbot over time
Neath Port Talbot had 139,704 residents in 2015 and 142,028 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 142,308 |
| 2021 | 141,934 |
| 2022 | 142,119 |
| 2023 | 141,747 |
| 2024 | 142,627 |
| 2025 | 142,028 |
All indicators for Neath Port Talbot
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Neath Port Talbot | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.4% | 22.2% | 20.4% | ranked 128 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.9% | 16.8% | 17.4% | ranked 218 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neath Port Talbot | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 67,270 dwellings | 1,492,630 | 27,429,300 | ranked 163 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 45.4% | 39.4% | 31.6% | ranked 52 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 11.4% | 15.3% | 18.1% | ranked 292 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 62,377 households | 75,148 | 61,440 | ranked 153 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 89.9% | 87.0% | 84.7% | ranked 61 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 10.0% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ranked 248 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 66.7% | 66.3% | 67.3% | ranked 171 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 13.9% | 17.1% | 17.6% | ranked 280 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 19.2% | 16.5% | 14.3% | ranked 71 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £168,082 | £218,855 | £272,474 | ranked 331 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | ranked 139 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Neath Port Talbot | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 296 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 82.6% | 71.8% | 76.7% | ranked 37 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 3.2% | 5.3% | 7.8% | ranked 308 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 3.1% | 7.7% | 0.9% | ranked 115 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neath Port Talbot | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 3,950 sites | 128,250 | 3,232,440 | ranked 319 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 27.8 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 354 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,115 businesses | 106,170 | 2,786,975 | ranked 327 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £36,359 | £36,288 | £38,490 | ranked 244 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Neath Port Talbot | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 70.9% | 72.2% | 76.3% | ranked 289 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 169 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neath Port Talbot | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 20.9% | 19.5% | 18.5% | ranked 119 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 22 local authorities in Wales, Neath Port Talbot ranks 9 by population.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 27.8 per 1,000 in Neath Port Talbot, compared with an average of 40.4 per 1,000 in Wales and 46.5 per 1,000 across the UK.
Households without central heating: 0.7% in Neath Port Talbot, compared with an average of 1.1% in Wales and 1.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.3% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: lower than in 92% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 61,943 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Swansea, 18.9 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Swansea (249,429 residents), 19 km away.
Business sectors: Neath Port Talbot
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.3% ×1.1
- Construction13.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services8.6% ×1.2
- Health and social work8.2% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.5
- Transport and storage5.7% ×1.4
Where is Neath Port Talbot?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neath Port Talbot?
Neath Port Talbot has 142,028 residents (2025), ranking 199 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Neath Port Talbot?
Neath Port Talbot covers 442.3 km², with a density of 321 people per km².
Is the population of Neath Port Talbot growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Neath Port Talbot went from 139,704 to 142,028, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Neath Port Talbot?
Neath Port Talbot is in Wales (region). Latitude 51.646, longitude −3.745.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Neath Port Talbot?
In Neath Port Talbot, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 27.8 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 354 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Neath Port Talbot?
In Neath Port Talbot, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.7% (2021), ranking 296 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Which local authorities border Neath Port Talbot?
The nearest to Neath Port Talbot are Swansea (19 km), Bridgend (19 km), Rhondda Cynon Taf (21 km), Merthyr Tydfil (27 km), Vale of Glamorgan (34 km).