Maes Y Ffynon Close is in Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 1HQ 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 Maes Y Ffynon Close, Neath, SA11 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 1LA, SA11 1HX, SA11 1YY, SA11 1EJ, SA11 1HY, SA11 1AX, SA11 1EX, SA11 1HN, SA11 1YU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA11 1HQ is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 50.9% | 46.1% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 53.9% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 | 33.3% | 36.1% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 21.9% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 22.5% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Widowed | 17.9% | 13% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 (55.8%) 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 | 24.8% | 30.3% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -18.1% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 25.5% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 22% | 21.8% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 14.7% | 15.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 11.4% |
| Very bad health | 8.7% | 6.9% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
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 SA11 1HQ this area, 38% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.3% | 38% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 19.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19.9% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 14% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.1% | 99% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 97.2% | 96.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 96.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maes Y Ffynon Close was 246.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.6% higher than the Neath East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maes Y Ffynon Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Neath East and the 22nd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Maes Y Ffynon Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2023-11-15 | £102,243 |
| 3 Maes Y Ffynon Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £60,950 | 2014-06-18 | £105,560 |
| 1 Maes Y Ffynon Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2012-04-27 | £121,133 |
| 6 Maes Y Ffynon Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2007-05-09 | £111,330 |
| 1 Maes Y Ffynon Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2004-10-25 | £85,201 |
SA11 1HQ 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.
| Retired | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ | - not rated | 285 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 542 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alderman Davies CIW Primary School St David's Street , SA11 3AA | - not rated | 603 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Castell-nedd Heol Woodland , SA11 3AL | - not rated | 676 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAN Community Alliance, Friends and Neighbourhood Centre | Community Hall, Wellfield Avenue | 231 yd | |
| Neath Methodist Church | 100 Lewis Road | 243 yd | |
| Clarewood Project | Clarewood House, 2 Cimla Road | 357 yd | |
| Hillside Secure Childrens Home | Hillside Secure Unit, Lane From Burnside To Glamorga | 403 yd | |
| Hybrid Arts Cafe Ltd | 34 Orchard Street | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander Bar & Restaurant | 2-4 Lewis Road | 154 yd | |
| Merlins | 93 Windsor Road | 340 yd | |
| Celtic Lodge | Brynhyfryd Social Club, 36 Westernmoor Road | 358 yd | |
| The Borough Arms | The Borough Arms, 2 New Henry Street | 408 yd | |
| The New Exeter | Exeter Inn, 52-54 Briton Ferry Road | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heng Heng Highlander Thai Takeaway | 2-4 Lewis Road | 154 yd | |
| Shillingfords | 18 Briton Ferry Road | 249 yd | |
| Dragon House | 14 Briton Ferry Road | 249 yd | |
| Seventh Heaven (NRSA 111 Ltd) | 90-92 Windsor Road | 313 yd | |
| Central House Take Away | 83 Windsor Road | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Foodstore | Lidl Supermarket, Castle Retai, Briton Ferry Road | 632 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 21 Green Street | 704 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 4-5 Old Market Street | 903 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Supermarket, Riverside Drive | 904 yd | |
| Tesco | Cimla Road | 1,024 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.