Pen Yr Heol is in Neath and in Neath district. SA10 6YT 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 Pen Yr Heol, Neath, SA10 6YT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA10 6YR, SA10 6YP, SA10 6YS, SA10 6NT, SA10 6AX, SA10 6NJ, SA10 6YN, SA10 6NS, SA10 6AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA10 6YT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 22.3% | 25.2% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 46.7% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 15.4% | 15.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 44.1% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 24.4% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 23.8% | 10.7% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 5.9% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 14.5% | -16.7% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 18.2% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 22.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 17.5% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 14.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 96.7% | 98.7% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 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 | 96.4% | 98.4% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pen Yr Heol was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Coedffranc Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pen Yr Heol has the 5th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Coedffranc Central and the 90th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Pen Yr Heol, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-06-17 | £221,468 |
| 10 Pen Yr Heol, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2023-11-24 | £179,730 |
| 8 Pen Yr Heol, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-10-28 | £314,502 |
| 11 Pen Yr Heol, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-05-29 | £215,510 |
| 22 Pen Yr Heol, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2019-03-27 | £234,226 |
SA10 6YT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA10 6YT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Other | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coedffranc Primary School Stanley Road , Skewen SA10 6LP | - not rated | 820 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| YGG Tyle'r Ynn Llansawel Crescent , Briton Ferry SA11 2UN | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birchgrove Comprehensive School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove SA7 9NB | - not rated | 2,658 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Talycopa Primary School Heol Hafdy , Llansamlet SA7 9RZ | - not rated | 2,718 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 2,865 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Darcy | Disability Action Centre, The Courtyard, D'arcy Business Park | 680 yd | |
| David Lloyd Clubs | David Lloyd Clubs, B4290 | 740 yd | |
| Harvester Restaurant | Junction 43, M4 | 740 yd | |
| Aggregate Industries, Express Asphalt | Jenkins Wharf | 784 yd | |
| The Old Bake House (Bakery deliveries) | 26 Evelyn Road | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skewen Cricket Club | Skewen Park, Wern Road | 585 yd | |
| Skewen R F C Ltd | Skewen Rugby Football Club, Te, Charles Street | 626 yd | |
| Skewen RFC Supporters Social Club | Skewen Rugby Football Club, Tennant Park, Charles Street | 626 yd | |
| The Rock | 20 Burrows Road | 798 yd | |
| Travellers Well | 8 Dynevor Place | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Road Fish Bar | 12 Burrows Road | 798 yd | |
| Express Pizza & Kebab | 141 New Road | 812 yd | |
| Fortune House | 140 New Road | 812 yd | |
| Waffle Heaven | Basement | 919 yd | |
| Sim's Fish Bar | 80 New Road | 921 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 | 190.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.