Edward Street is in Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 1TU 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 Edward Street, Neath, SA11 1TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 1TT, SA11 1DZ, SA11 1AE, SA11 1TY, SA11 1AB, SA11 1AF, SA11 1UA, SA11 1EQ, SA11 1DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA11 1TU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49% | -1.2% | 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 | 36.5% | 41.9% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 38.3% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 11.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (70.6%) 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 | 33.3% | 34.9% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 19% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 5.8% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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 1TU this area, 34.1% 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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 34.1% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 5.8% | -12.9% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 15.2% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 8.5% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 13.9% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 19.3% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.2% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 96.6% | 93.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 30% | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward Street was 215.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.8% higher than the Neath East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edward Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Neath East and the 31st highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Edwards Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-12-06 | £119,896 |
| 5 Edwards Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-01-19 | £145,353 |
| 2 Edwards Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-12-07 | £116,741 |
| 6 Edward Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2016-07-08 | £182,040 |
| 2 Edward Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2013-03-21 | £144,378 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 511 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 595 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alderman Davies CIW Primary School St David's Street , SA11 3AA | - not rated | 823 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 905 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| YGG Castell-nedd Heol Woodland , SA11 3AL | - not rated | 917 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Secure Childrens Home | Hillside Secure Unit, Lane From Burnside To Glamorga | 318 yd | |
| Neath Methodist Church | 100 Lewis Road | 390 yd | |
| FAN Community Alliance, Friends and Neighbourhood Centre | Community Hall, Wellfield Avenue | 471 yd | |
| Clarewood Project | Clarewood House, 2 Cimla Road | 582 yd | |
| Belly Busters Cafe | Belly Busters Cafe, Milland Road | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander Bar & Restaurant | 2-4 Lewis Road | 122 yd | |
| The New Exeter | Exeter Inn, 52-54 Briton Ferry Road | 214 yd | |
| Pennsylvania Public House | 37 Briton Ferry Road | 226 yd | |
| The Borough Arms | The Borough Arms, 2 New Henry Street | 315 yd | |
| Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC | Briton Ferry Athletic Football, Old Road | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heng Heng Highlander Thai Takeaway | 2-4 Lewis Road | 122 yd | |
| Shillingfords | 18 Briton Ferry Road | 149 yd | |
| Dragon House | 14 Briton Ferry Road | 149 yd | |
| Hikary's Fish Bar | 74 Briton Ferry Road | 207 yd | |
| Seventh Heaven (NRSA 111 Ltd) | 90-92 Windsor Road | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Foodstore | Lidl Supermarket, Castle Retai, Briton Ferry Road | 399 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 21 Green Street | 864 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Supermarket, Riverside Drive | 1,052 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 4-5 Old Market Street | 1,083 yd | |
| Tesco | Cimla Road | 1,090 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 | 218 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.