New Road is in Aberdulais, Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA10 8HT is located in the Aberdulais electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Road, Aberdulais, Neath, SA10 8HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA10 8HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 21% | 29.7% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 51% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 9.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 40.9% | 48.5% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 31.1% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 17.3% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 30.5% | 21.7% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 5.1% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 11.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 26.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 98% | 97.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.5% | 98.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 98.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.2% | 13.5% | 14.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 15.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.9% lower than the Aberdulais average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
New Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Aberdulais and the 39th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Acre Bungalow New Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2010-08-19 | £557,065 |
SA10 8HT 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cilffriw Primary School Main Road , Cilfrew SA10 8LW | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangatwg Community School Main Road , Cadoxton SA10 8DB | - not rated | 3,554 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Creunant Primary School School Road , Crynant SA10 8NS | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonnau Primary Community School School Road , Tonna SA11 3EJ | - not rated | 3,834 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Catwg Primary School Main Road , Cadoxton SA10 8BL | - not rated | 4,490 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.