High Street is in Skewen, Neath and in Neath district. SA10 6NB 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 High Street, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA10 6UF, SA10 6LS, SA10 6EW, SA10 6NA, SA10 6EY, SA10 6LT, SA10 6EP, SA10 6LR, SA10 6LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA10 6NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.5% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.5% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 34.8% | 36.9% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 39.2% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11% | 14.1% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 47.2% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 27.7% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 9.4% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 30.3% | 25% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 17.2% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 17.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 23% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 97.4% | 93.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 93.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 55.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the Coedffranc Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Coedffranc Central and the 210th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 High Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2025-07-24 | £110,685 |
| 20 High Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-09-27 | £116,062 |
| 35 High Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2024-01-26 | £133,509 |
| 31 High Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-07-28 | £80,081 |
| 5 High Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2022-11-30 | £101,734 |
SA10 6NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coedffranc Primary School Stanley Road , Skewen SA10 6LP | - not rated | 88 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waunceirch Primary School Dwr Y Felin Road , Waunceirch SA10 7RW | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dwr Y Felin Comprehensive School Dwr Y Felin Road , SA10 7RE | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birchgrove Comprehensive School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove SA7 9NB | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Tyle'r Ynn Llansawel Crescent , Briton Ferry SA11 2UN | - not rated | 2,667 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zafran Indian Restaurant | 215 New Road | 108 yd | |
| La Casona | 207 New Road | 152 yd | |
| Salvation Army | Salvation Army Hall, Bethlehem Road | 256 yd | |
| Cresci's Ice Cream and Cafe | 81 New Road | 274 yd | |
| The Old Bake House (Bakery deliveries) | 26 Evelyn Road | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bloom Inn | 216 New Road | 108 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 210 New Road | 152 yd | |
| The Rock | 20 Burrows Road | 191 yd | |
| Skewen Cricket Club | Skewen Park, Wern Road | 403 yd | |
| Skewen R F C Ltd | Skewen Rugby Football Club, Te, Charles Street | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Curry Knight | 18-20 Queens Road | 108 yd | |
| Sunny Side Up Cafe | 52 New Road | 145 yd | |
| Marmaris Pizza and Grill (Roni Ltd T/A) | 208 New Road | 152 yd | |
| Old Road Fish Bar | 12 Burrows Road | 191 yd | |
| The Spud Hut | 60 New Road | 199 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.