Old Road is in Neath Abbey, Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA10 7NF is located in the Dyffryn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Road, Neath Abbey, Neath, SA10 7NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA10 7NP, SA10 7NE, SA10 7NT, SA10 7LR, SA10 7NH, SA10 7NW, SA10 7NG, SA10 7NR, SA10 7LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA10 7NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 35.1% | 38% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 39.1% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 44.8% | 45.2% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 23.6% | 21.8% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 7% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 19.9% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 16.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 26.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 96.1% | 94% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road was 137.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.2% higher than the Bryn-coch South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bryn-coch South and the 74th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3B Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2023-10-20 | £203,531 |
| 4A Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-10-20 | £251,570 |
| 1A Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2008-12-22 | £114,638 |
| 1A Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2007-11-30 | £186,346 |
| 1 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2001-11-09 | £257,878 |
SA10 7NF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coedffranc Primary School Stanley Road , Skewen SA10 6LP | - not rated | 967 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waunceirch Primary School Dwr Y Felin Road , Waunceirch SA10 7RW | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dwr Y Felin Comprehensive School Dwr Y Felin Road , SA10 7RE | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Alderman Davies CIW Primary School St David's Street , SA11 3AA | - not rated | 2,249 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants | Mcdonalds, Layby Off A465 To Skewen Servi | 452 yd | |
| Liz's Cafe (& Hog Roast) | Unit 1, Neath Abbey Business P, Neath Abbey Business Park Road | 452 yd | |
| St. Mary's Church Community Centre | Compton Road | 595 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Limited (DYF) | Tesco Supermarket, Neath Abbey Road | 604 yd | |
| Salvation Army | Salvation Army Hall, Bethlehem Road | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Arms | Smiths Arms, Main Road | 429 yd | |
| The Bloom Inn | 216 New Road | 854 yd | |
| The Rock | 20 Burrows Road | 883 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 210 New Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Curry Knight | 18-20 Queens Road | 782 yd | |
| Old Road Fish Bar | 12 Burrows Road | 883 yd | |
| Sunny Side Up Cafe | 52 New Road | 909 yd | |
| Marmaris Pizza and Grill (Roni Ltd T/A) | 208 New Road | 987 yd | |
| The Spud Hut | 60 New Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Neath Abbey Road | 604 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.