Pentwyn is in Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 1YW 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 Pentwyn, Neath, SA11 1YW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 1YN, SA11 1UB, SA11 1TE, SA11 1UD, SA11 1TB, SA11 1TA, SA11 2BS, SA11 1TF, SA11 1UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA11 1YW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.9% | 49.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 1YW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 36.5% | 43.6% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 36.7% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 0.9% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 15.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 3.2% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 44.1% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 30% | 32% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 25.2% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 14.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 24.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 97% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 99.4% | 96.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 96.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 32.2% | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pentwyn was 161.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% higher than the Neath East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pentwyn has the 11th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Neath East and the 53rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Pentwyn, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-12-19 | £177,238 |
| 4 Pentwyn, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-01-18 | £115,410 |
| The Bungalow Pentwyn, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-10-08 | £286,672 |
| Hillcrest Pentwyn, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-12-14 | £191,948 |
| 3 Pentwyn, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2020-11-09 | £106,406 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 548 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 692 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ | - not rated | 827 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alderman Davies CIW Primary School St David's Street , SA11 3AA | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Castell-nedd Heol Woodland , SA11 3AL | - not rated | 1,260 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 | 362 yd | |
| Belly Busters Cafe | Belly Busters Cafe, Milland Road | 640 yd | |
| Area 51 | Unit 14, Milland Road Industrial Estate | 640 yd | |
| Neath Methodist Church | 100 Lewis Road | 649 yd | |
| FAN Community Alliance, Friends and Neighbourhood Centre | Community Hall, Wellfield Avenue | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC | Briton Ferry Athletic Football, Old Road | 176 yd | |
| Castle Bingo | Castle Leisure Club, Briton Ferry Road | 294 yd | |
| Pennsylvania Public House | 37 Briton Ferry Road | 323 yd | |
| The New Exeter | Exeter Inn, 52-54 Briton Ferry Road | 356 yd | |
| Highlander Bar & Restaurant | 2-4 Lewis Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hikary's Fish Bar | 74 Briton Ferry Road | 361 yd | |
| Shillingfords | 18 Briton Ferry Road | 479 yd | |
| Dragon House | 14 Briton Ferry Road | 479 yd | |
| Heng Heng Highlander Thai Takeaway | 2-4 Lewis Road | 490 yd | |
| Farm Pizza & Kebab | 51 Groves Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Foodstore | Lidl Supermarket, Castle Retai, Briton Ferry Road | 294 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.