Living in Neath Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot is a city in Wales, United Kingdom, home to 142,090 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 10%, #36 of 388), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 11%, #40 of 388), first-time home buyers (top 12%, #45 of 378).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Neath Port Talbot
- The Bristol Channel is 4 km away.
- It is part of Greater Swansea, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 48 min and sets around 16:08; in late June it sets around 21:37.
How Neath Port Talbot ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #270 of 378 | #12 of 22 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #47 of 387 | #4 of 22 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #118 of 378 | #11 of 22 | Map |
| Single parent | 57 | #165 of 378 | #12 of 22 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 49 | #309 of 378 | #16 of 22 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 40 | #308 of 378 | #15 of 22 | Map |
| Early retiree | 51 | #334 of 387 | #18 of 22 | Map |
| Single professional | 45 | #323 of 368 | #17 of 21 | Map |
| Young professional | 48 | #325 of 367 | #17 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 36 | #349 of 362 | #18 of 21 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #123 of 387 | #13 of 22 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #200 of 368 | #10 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 62 | #297 of 361 | #14 of 21 | Map |
| Student | 37 | #225 of 354 | #17 of 20 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #45 of 378 | #3 of 22 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #36 of 388 | #2 of 22 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 39 | #332 of 363 | #17 of 21 | Map |
| Expat professional | 34 | #359 of 387 | #18 of 22 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 19 | #312 of 378 | #16 of 22 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 60 | #177 of 388 | #12 of 22 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 62 | #40 of 388 | #6 of 22 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 62 | #85 of 388 | #10 of 22 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 33 | #324 of 388 | #19 of 22 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #285 of 388 | #15 of 22 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #189 of 388 | #9 of 22 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #65 of 209 | #7 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 49 | #262 of 388 | #14 of 22 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #212 of 368 | #12 of 21 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Swansea 12 km
- Bridgend 19 km
- Carmarthenshire 27 km
- Rhondda Cynon Taf 27 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 32 km
- Caerphilly 41 km
- Blaenau Gwent 44 km
- Vale of Glamorgan 45 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.