Llwyn Helyg is in Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA10 7BZ is located in the Bryn-coch South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 2008-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Llwyn Helyg, Neath, SA10 7BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA10 7RD, SA10 7SX, SA10 7PZ, SA10 7RA, SA10 7SU, SA10 7RJ, SA10 7SS, SA10 7SY, SA10 7FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA10 7BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.3% | 49.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 7BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 31.7% | 30.8% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 52.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 70.5% | 57.4% | -13.1% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 22.9% | 33.2% | 10.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
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.
In the area around SA10 7BZ this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 6.7% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 20.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 46.6% | -0.8% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.5% | 97.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 99.5% | 98.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.5% | 98.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 76.7% | 18.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Llwyn Helyg was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% higher than the Bryn-coch North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Llwyn Helyg has the 8th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bryn-coch North and the 155th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Llwyn Helyg, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-07-07 | £174,503 |
| 14 Llwyn Helyg, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2025-05-09 | £212,020 |
| 14 Llwyn Helyg, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-02-03 | £198,679 |
| 3 Llwyn Helyg, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2025-01-24 | £178,448 |
| 26 Llwyn Helyg, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2023-09-29 | £170,670 |
SA10 7BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 151 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 45 |
| Education | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waunceirch Primary School Dwr Y Felin Road , Waunceirch SA10 7RW | - not rated | 159 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaenhonddan Primary School Main Road , Bryncoch SA10 7PE | - not rated | 755 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dwr Y Felin Comprehensive School Dwr Y Felin Road , SA10 7RE | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryncoch CIW Primary School Furzeland Drive , Bryncoch SA10 7UG | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Maes Y Coed Heol Hendre , Bryncoch SA10 7TY | - not rated | 1,718 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flower & Chocolate Box | 4 Lon Brynteg | 458 yd | |
| Spongelishous | 4 Dol Werdd | 590 yd | |
| KT Professional Catering | 54 Brookfield | 722 yd | |
| The Little Welsh Cakery | 35 Ffrwd Vale | 827 yd | |
| Refectory/Cafe 73 | Neath Port Talbot College, Dwr Y Felin Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bryncoch Inn | Bryncoch Inn, Ty'n Yr Heol Road | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod | Unit B, Llwyn Helyg Retail Park, Dwr Y Felin Road | 1 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 2 Heol Llwynon | 481 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 2 Heol Llwynon | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit E, Llwyn Helyg Retail Park, Dwr Y Felin Road | 1 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 | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.