Hillside is in Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 1TW is located in the Neath South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillside, Neath, SA11 1TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 1TX, SA11 1TP, SA11 1BZ, SA11 1DQ, SA11 1TN, SA11 1TL, SA11 1JT, SA11 1BX, SA11 1EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA11 1TW is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 47.9% | 46.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 53.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 29.6% | 34.9% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 45.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 47.5% | 55.5% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 27% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 16.7% | 11.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 6.6% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 18.3% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 17% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 38.4% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.6% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 93.6% | 96.2% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 96.2% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside was 113.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% lower than the Neath East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hillside has the 21st highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Neath East and the 107th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Hillside, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-04-04 | £242,928 |
| 44 Hillside, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2013-04-26 | £277,285 |
| 44 Hillside, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2006-06-23 | £236,538 |
| 44 Hillside, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £73,150 | 2000-10-27 | £294,034 |
SA11 1TW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 233 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ | - not rated | 252 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Castell-nedd Heol Woodland , SA11 3AL | - not rated | 667 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alderman Davies CIW Primary School St David's Street , SA11 3AA | - not rated | 748 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 1,221 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neath Methodist Church | 100 Lewis Road | 102 yd | |
| FAN Community Alliance, Friends and Neighbourhood Centre | Community Hall, Wellfield Avenue | 330 yd | |
| Hillside Secure Childrens Home | Hillside Secure Unit, Lane From Burnside To Glamorga | 348 yd | |
| Clarewood Project | Clarewood House, 2 Cimla Road | 538 yd | |
| Neath Afan Gymnastics Club Ltd 7104028 | Unit 6 & 7, Milland Road Industrial Estate | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic Lodge | Brynhyfryd Social Club, 36 Westernmoor Road | 77 yd | |
| Highlander Bar & Restaurant | 2-4 Lewis Road | 464 yd | |
| Cimla RFC | Cimla Rugby Football Club, Moorland Road | 642 yd | |
| Merlins | 93 Windsor Road | 673 yd | |
| The New Exeter | Exeter Inn, 52-54 Briton Ferry Road | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Pizza & Kebab | 51 Groves Road | 345 yd | |
| Heng Heng Highlander Thai Takeaway | 2-4 Lewis Road | 464 yd | |
| Shillingfords | 18 Briton Ferry Road | 563 yd | |
| Dragon House | 14 Briton Ferry Road | 563 yd | |
| Seventh Heaven (NRSA 111 Ltd) | 90-92 Windsor Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Cimla Road | 683 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstore | Lidl Supermarket, Castle Retai, Briton Ferry Road | 853 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 21 Green Street | 959 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.