Old Road is in Skewen, Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA10 6AF is located in the Coedffranc Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Road, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA10 6AL, SA10 6AG, SA10 6AW, SA10 6BB, SA10 6AN, SA10 6UY, SA10 6UH, SA10 6AR, SA10 6AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA10 6AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 35.7% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 34.4% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 19.9% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 6.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 41.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 28.3% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 17.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 8.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SA10 6AF this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 29.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 7.6% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 10.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 20.4% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.7% | 100% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 96.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 96.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Coedffranc Central average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Old Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Coedffranc Central and the 100th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2025-03-21 | £122,538 |
| 26 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2022-08-01 | £113,366 |
| 32 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £99,384 | 2022-05-19 | £113,628 |
| 35A Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2021-10-28 | £154,818 |
| 19 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2021-07-23 | £178,835 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SA10 6AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coedffranc Primary School Stanley Road , Skewen SA10 6LP | - not rated | 345 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waunceirch Primary School Dwr Y Felin Road , Waunceirch SA10 7RW | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dwr Y Felin Comprehensive School Dwr Y Felin Road , SA10 7RE | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| YGG Tyle'r Ynn Llansawel Crescent , Briton Ferry SA11 2UN | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Salvation Army Hall, Bethlehem Road | 68 yd | |
| St. Mary's Church Community Centre | Compton Road | 78 yd | |
| Zafran Indian Restaurant | 215 New Road | 314 yd | |
| La Casona | 207 New Road | 418 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Mcdonalds, Layby Off A465 To Skewen Servi | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rock | 20 Burrows Road | 254 yd | |
| The Bloom Inn | 216 New Road | 299 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 210 New Road | 418 yd | |
| Skewen Cricket Club | Skewen Park, Wern Road | 648 yd | |
| Skewen R F C Ltd | Skewen Rugby Football Club, Te, Charles Street | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Curry Knight | 18-20 Queens Road | 186 yd | |
| Old Road Fish Bar | 12 Burrows Road | 254 yd | |
| Sunny Side Up Cafe | 52 New Road | 366 yd | |
| Marmaris Pizza and Grill (Roni Ltd T/A) | 208 New Road | 418 yd | |
| The Spud Hut | 60 New Road | 462 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.