Park Avenue is in Skewen, Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA10 6RU is located in the Coedffranc North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Avenue, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA10 6SF, SA10 6SD, SA10 6SG, SA10 6RA, SA10 6SE, SA10 6RT, SA10 6SH, SA10 6EE, SA10 6SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA10 6RU is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 45.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 52.8% | 54.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 | 30.2% | 35.2% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 47% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 46.1% | 50.2% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.4% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 12.1% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 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 | 20% | 15.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 16.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 19.3% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 26.1% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 99% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.9% | 97.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Avenue was 67.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% lower than the Coedffranc Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Coedffranc Central and the 232nd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Park Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-08-19 | £258,288 |
| 26 Park Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-12-15 | £204,692 |
| 35 Park Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2023-02-01 | £108,737 |
| 43 Park Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-09-30 | £183,184 |
| 33 Park Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2021-03-31 | £192,740 |
SA10 6RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchgrove Comprehensive School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove SA7 9NB | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Talycopa Primary School Heol Hafdy , Llansamlet SA7 9RZ | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedffranc Primary School Stanley Road , Skewen SA10 6LP | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchgrove Primary Heol Nant Bran , Bircgrove SA7 9LS | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trallwn Primary School Glanywern Road , Trallwn SA7 9UJ | - not rated | 2,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonlas Gospel Mission | Lonlas Avenue | 237 yd | |
| Plumbwise Cafe | Plumbwise, Siding Terrace | 593 yd | |
| BGA Cafe | Cafeteria, Lonlas Village Workshops | 843 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Birchgrove Road | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowen Arms | 4 Birchgrove Road | 713 yd | |
| Travellers Well | 8 Dynevor Place | 876 yd | |
| Skewen R F C Ltd | Skewen Rugby Football Club, Te, Charles Street | 901 yd | |
| Skewen RFC Supporters Social Club | Skewen Rugby Football Club, Tennant Park, Charles Street | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skewen Fish Bar | 1 Lucy Road | 816 yd | |
| Express Pizza & Kebab | 141 New Road | 1,041 yd | |
| Fortune House | 140 New Road | 1,041 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 | 150.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.