Welcome to Blaengwrach

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Introduction

Blaengwrach ( blyne-GRAHKH, Welsh: [ˌblainˈɡwraːχ]) is a community near Glynneath and Resolven in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, Wales. It is also the name of an electoral ward of Neath Port Talbot county borough, which is a larger area than the Community. The principal settlement is Cwmgwrach, a village on the south side of the Neath valley, of which the eastern end is called Blaengwrach, which sometimes causes confusion.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

1,466 hectares

Population

1,071 (2021)

Density

73 people/km2

Mean age

41.1

Ward

Blaengwrach

District

Neath Port Talbot

Postcodes

SA11

ONS ID

W04000602


Council

Contact details for Blaengwrach Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Blaengwrach Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Blaengwrach Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Blaengwrach Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Blaengwrach Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Blaengwrach Parish.

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Local News

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

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Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

Published: 12th Mar 2024

Parents told hoodies are a 'safety hazard' and are not part of school's uniform

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Parents told hoodies are a 'safety hazard' and are not part of school's uniform

Published: 3rd Sep 2018

£360,000 grant to regenerate Glynneath, Neath Valley

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£360,000 grant to regenerate Glynneath, Neath Valley

Published: 25th Feb 2014