New Road is in Jersey Marine, Neath and in Neath district. SA10 6JR is located in the Coedffranc West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Road, Jersey Marine, Neath, SA10 6JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA10 6JS, SA10 6JJ, SA10 6JH, SA10 6JG, SA10 6JL, SA10 6LJ, SA10 6HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA10 6JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SA10 6JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.7% | 26.9% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 54.2% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 43% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 34.9% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 14.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 26.1% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 7.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 26.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 97.7% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 95.4% | 96% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 96% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.1% lower than the Coedffranc Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
New Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Coedffranc Central and the 196th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 New Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-11-04 | £258,261 |
| 20 New Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2019-08-01 | £447,364 |
| 11 New Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-07-29 | £144,979 |
| 9 New Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2018-04-19 | £245,120 |
| 3 New Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2017-12-19 | £222,064 |
SA10 6JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crymlyn Primary School School Road , Jersey Marine SA10 6JJ | - not rated | 89 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Tyle'r Ynn Llansawel Crescent , Briton Ferry SA11 2UN | - not rated | 3,520 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Hengoed Community School Caldicot Road , Winch Wen SA1 7HX | - not rated | 3,547 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Talycopa Primary School Heol Hafdy , Llansamlet SA7 9RZ | - not rated | 3,604 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmglas Primary School Colwyn Avenue , Winchwen SA1 7EN | - not rated | 3,677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey Ltd (at Amazon Cafe) | Amazon, Ffordd Amazon | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Towers Swansea Bay Ltd | The Towers Hotel, Ashleigh Terrace | 268 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.