Park Drive is in Neath and in Neath district. SA10 6SG 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 Drive, Neath, SA10 6SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA10 6SF, SA10 6RU, SA10 6SH, SA10 6SD, SA10 6RA, SA10 6RT, SA10 6RB, SA10 6SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA10 6SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.9% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 24.7% | 30.2% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 49.4% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 48.2% | 50% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.3% | 16.1% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 7.8% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 15.7% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 31.3% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99% | 98.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 99.7% | 95.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 95.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Drive was 72.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.1% lower than the Coedffranc Central average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Park Drive has the 16th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Coedffranc Central and the 214th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35B Park Drive, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-04-11 | £174,122 |
| 55 Park Drive, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2024-11-01 | £201,293 |
| 62 Park Drive, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-08-09 | £127,997 |
| 38 Park Drive, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-05-17 | £181,246 |
| 54 Park Drive, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-09-11 | £150,041 |
SA10 6SG 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchgrove Comprehensive School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove SA7 9NB | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coedffranc Primary School Stanley Road , Skewen SA10 6LP | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talycopa Primary School Heol Hafdy , Llansamlet SA7 9RZ | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birchgrove Primary Heol Nant Bran , Bircgrove SA7 9LS | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trallwn Primary School Glanywern Road , Trallwn SA7 9UJ | - not rated | 2,238 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 | 181 yd | |
| Plumbwise Cafe | Plumbwise, Siding Terrace | 519 yd | |
| BGA Cafe | Cafeteria, Lonlas Village Workshops | 738 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Birchgrove Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowen Arms | 4 Birchgrove Road | 776 yd | |
| Travellers Well | 8 Dynevor Place | 786 yd | |
| Skewen R F C Ltd | Skewen Rugby Football Club, Te, Charles Street | 845 yd | |
| Skewen RFC Supporters Social Club | Skewen Rugby Football Club, Tennant Park, Charles Street | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skewen Fish Bar | 1 Lucy Road | 722 yd | |
| Express Pizza & Kebab | 141 New Road | 957 yd | |
| Fortune House | 140 New Road | 957 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.