Ravenswood Close is in Neath and in Neath district. SA10 7BB is located in the Bryn-coch South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ravenswood Close, Neath, SA10 7BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA10 7EP, SA10 7AR, SA10 8DY, SA10 7ER, SA10 8EB, SA10 7EJ, SA10 7AA, SA10 7EW, SA10 7AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA10 7BB is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 48.1% | 46.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 53.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SA10 7BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.8% | 22.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.1% | 59.4% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 50.6% | 46.2% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 30.5% | 4.7% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 18% | 16.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 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 | 19.9% | 11% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 18.8% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 42.2% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 95.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 96.2% 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% | 96.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 64.7% | 46.2% | 18.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravenswood Close was 12.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% lower than the Bryn-coch South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ravenswood Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bryn-coch South and the 27th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 111.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Ravenswood Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2024-08-29 | £242,130 |
| 12 Ravenswood Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-06-05 | £338,198 |
| 9 Ravenswood Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2023-09-25 | £269,626 |
| 10 Ravenswood Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-06-16 | £189,948 |
| 20 Ravenswood Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building | £189,995 | 2021-11-19 | £211,524 |
SA10 7BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaenhonddan Primary School Main Road , Bryncoch SA10 7PE | - not rated | 588 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waunceirch Primary School Dwr Y Felin Road , Waunceirch SA10 7RW | - not rated | 948 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Catwg Primary School Main Road , Cadoxton SA10 8BL | - not rated | 986 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dwr Y Felin Comprehensive School Dwr Y Felin Road , SA10 7RE | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryncoch CIW Primary School Furzeland Drive , Bryncoch SA10 7UG | - not rated | 1,472 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Spuds (Swansea Unit) | 2 Cromwell Road | 216 yd | |
| Spicy Spuds (Neath Unit) | 2 Cromwell Road | 243 yd | |
| Ruperts Coffee Co | Bronleigh House, 6 Cadoxton Road | 691 yd | |
| The Little Welsh Cakery | 35 Ffrwd Vale | 715 yd | |
| The Flower & Chocolate Box | 4 Lon Brynteg | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown & Sceptre | Crown And Sceptre, Main Road | 537 yd | |
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon, Church Road | 658 yd | |
| The Bryncoch Inn | Bryncoch Inn, Ty'n Yr Heol Road | 865 yd | |
| Neath Athletic R.F.C | Neath Athletic Rugby Football, Bridge Street | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 2 Heol Llwynon | 574 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 2 Heol Llwynon | 574 yd | |
| Burger King | Vale Of Neath Retail Park | 674 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | Unit B, Llwyn Helyg Retail Park, Dwr Y Felin Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Vale Of Neath Retail Par, Vale Of Neath Retail Park Acce | 675 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit E, Llwyn Helyg Retail Park, Dwr Y Felin Road | 979 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 | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.