Whittington Street is in Neath and in Neath district. SA11 1AN is located in the Neath East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whittington Street, Neath, SA11 1AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 1AW, SA11 1AG, SA11 1BH, SA11 1AH, SA11 1AP, SA11 1PH, SA11 1AF, SA11 1PB, SA11 1AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA11 1AN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 48.3% | 47.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 41.6% | 40% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 35.3% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 15.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 35.6% | 41.5% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 32.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 15.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 12% | 8.7% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 23.7% | -14.2% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 11.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 18.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 20% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 98.1% | 95.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 95.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whittington Street was 203.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% higher than the Neath East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whittington Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Neath East and the 33rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.8%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% 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 Whittington Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2025-03-04 | £76,846 |
| 15 Whittington Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-08-30 | £97,595 |
| 33 Whittington Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £95,500 | 2024-05-29 | £103,034 |
| 21 Whittington Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-05-05 | £98,309 |
| 49 Whittington Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-03-10 | £100,437 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ | - not rated | 664 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 819 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alderman Davies CIW Primary School St David's Street , SA11 3AA | - not rated | 853 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 913 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| YGG Castell-nedd Heol Woodland , SA11 3AL | - not rated | 1,013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belly Busters Cafe | Belly Busters Cafe, Milland Road | 392 yd | |
| Area 51 | Unit 14, Milland Road Industrial Estate | 392 yd | |
| Hillside Secure Childrens Home | Hillside Secure Unit, Lane From Burnside To Glamorga | 534 yd | |
| Paprika | 29 Windsor Road | 567 yd | |
| Neath Methodist Church | 100 Lewis Road | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Exeter | Exeter Inn, 52-54 Briton Ferry Road | 102 yd | |
| The Borough Arms | The Borough Arms, 2 New Henry Street | 117 yd | |
| Pennsylvania Public House | 37 Briton Ferry Road | 139 yd | |
| Highlander Bar & Restaurant | 2-4 Lewis Road | 229 yd | |
| Castle Bingo | Castle Leisure Club, Briton Ferry Road | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hikary's Fish Bar | 74 Briton Ferry Road | 94 yd | |
| Shillingfords | 18 Briton Ferry Road | 131 yd | |
| Dragon House | 14 Briton Ferry Road | 131 yd | |
| Heng Heng Highlander Thai Takeaway | 2-4 Lewis Road | 229 yd | |
| Seventh Heaven (NRSA 111 Ltd) | 90-92 Windsor Road | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Foodstore | Lidl Supermarket, Castle Retai, Briton Ferry Road | 313 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 21 Green Street | 804 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Supermarket, Riverside Drive | 970 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 4-5 Old Market Street | 1,039 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 265.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.