Orchard Street is in Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 1HA is located in the Neath North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Street, Neath, SA11 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 1HB, SA11 1EL, SA11 1DL, SA11 1DN, SA11 1EE, SA11 1DU, SA11 1EF, SA11 1EH, SA11 1HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA11 1HA is primarily male, with 58.3% 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 | 42.2% | 41.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -9.3% |
| Male | 57.8% | 58.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 9.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA11 1HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.8% | 61% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 23.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 13.8% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -30.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 21.7% | 16.1% | -5.6% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (56.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.4% | 24.7% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -23.7% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.2% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 26.5% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 13.8% |
| Bad health | 14.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 9.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
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 12.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.9% | 25.3% | -17.6% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 14.6% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 22.9% | 10.9% | 13.4% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 12.6% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 12.6% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -21.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 93.8% | 92.2% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 93.4% | 94.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 94.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.1% | 37.2% | 27.9% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Street was 1569.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1183.0% higher than the Neath East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Street has the highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Neath East and the highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 836.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Orchard Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2003-12-03 | £221,732 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Other | 39 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Davies CIW Primary School St David's Street , SA11 3AA | - not rated | 245 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Castell-nedd Heol Woodland , SA11 3AL | - not rated | 537 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ | - not rated | 555 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dwr Y Felin Comprehensive School Dwr Y Felin Road , SA10 7RE | - not rated | 785 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 1,016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Arts Cafe Ltd | 34 Orchard Street | 10 yd | |
| Just Dewi's | 24 Queen Street | 88 yd | |
| Fine China Coffee Shop | 8 Queen Street | 88 yd | |
| 46 Coffee House | 46 Queen Street | 88 yd | |
| J's Cafe & Desserts | 21 Queen Street | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neath Masonic Hall | Masonic Temple, 29 Queen Street | 91 yd | |
| David Protheroe | The David Protheroe, 7 Windsor Road | 191 yd | |
| The Cross Keys | Cross Keys Hotel, St Davids Street | 196 yd | |
| Allan Leonard Lewis VC (Amber Taverns Ltd) | Constitutional Club, 11 Orchard Street | 214 yd | |
| The Old Market Tavern | 2 Charlesville Place | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simla | 25 Alfred Street | 124 yd | |
| Chandni | 11 Alfred Street | 124 yd | |
| Chandni Indian Takeaway | 11 Alfred Street | 124 yd | |
| Chan's Cafe | 24 Alfred Street | 124 yd | |
| The Thai Coconut | 1a Alfred Street | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 21 Green Street | 174 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 4-5 Old Market Street | 373 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Supermarket, Riverside Drive | 376 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Vale Of Neath Retail Par, Vale Of Neath Retail Park Acce | 873 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstore | Lidl Supermarket, Castle Retai, Briton Ferry Road | 994 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.