New Road is in Skewen, Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA10 6UT 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 New Road, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6UT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA10 6UU, SA10 6UP, SA10 6UR, SA10 6EW, SA10 6AW, SA10 6UF, SA10 6AN, SA10 6US, SA10 6UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA10 6UT has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 50.3% | 50% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 30.3% | 32.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 42.7% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 12% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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% | 52.1% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 23.4% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -10.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 16.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 25.9% | 18.1% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 18.1% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 10.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 15% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 23% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 98.7% | 97.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 95.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.8% higher than the Coedffranc Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Coedffranc Central and the 141st highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 New Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-09-29 | £130,000 |
| 23 New Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-09-27 | £168,818 |
| 21 New Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2022-11-11 | £107,502 |
| 35 New Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2020-12-15 | £137,669 |
| 10 New Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2018-12-19 | £107,220 |
SA10 6UT 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coedffranc Primary School Stanley Road , Skewen SA10 6LP | - not rated | 278 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waunceirch Primary School Dwr Y Felin Road , Waunceirch SA10 7RW | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dwr Y Felin Comprehensive School Dwr Y Felin Road , SA10 7RE | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birchgrove Comprehensive School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove SA7 9NB | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Welsh establishment | 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 | 131 yd | |
| Salvation Army | Salvation Army Hall, Bethlehem Road | 167 yd | |
| La Casona | 207 New Road | 247 yd | |
| St. Mary's Church Community Centre | Compton Road | 306 yd | |
| Cresci's Ice Cream and Cafe | 81 New Road | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bloom Inn | 216 New Road | 116 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 210 New Road | 247 yd | |
| The Rock | 20 Burrows Road | 321 yd | |
| Skewen Cricket Club | Skewen Park, Wern Road | 588 yd | |
| Travellers Well | 8 Dynevor Place | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Curry Knight | 18-20 Queens Road | 116 yd | |
| Sunny Side Up Cafe | 52 New Road | 170 yd | |
| Marmaris Pizza and Grill (Roni Ltd T/A) | 208 New Road | 247 yd | |
| The Spud Hut | 60 New Road | 281 yd | |
| Wok 2 Yip | 66 New Road | 301 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 3.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 227.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.