Old Road is in Neath and in Neath district. SA11 2BT 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 Old Road, Neath, SA11 2BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 2DS, SA11 2BS, SA11 1TE, SA11 2BU, SA11 1TF, SA11 2DA, SA11 1TD, SA11 2DR, SA11 1AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA11 2BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 37.8% | 45.6% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 36.8% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (68.5%) 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 | 45.3% | 41.9% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 26.6% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 21% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 27.5% | 23.4% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 14.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 25.4% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 100% | 94.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 94.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road was 95.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% lower than the Neath East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Neath East and the 142nd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2025-02-04 | £150,578 |
| 37 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £96,750 | 2024-01-31 | £104,169 |
| 27 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-11-17 | £89,595 |
| 27 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-06-09 | £86,489 |
| 59 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-09-22 | £192,036 |
SA11 2BT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 457 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 909 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ | - not rated | 985 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alderman Davies CIW Primary School St David's Street , SA11 3AA | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Castell-nedd Heol Woodland , SA11 3AL | - not rated | 1,399 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belly Busters Cafe | Belly Busters Cafe, Milland Road | 489 yd | |
| Area 51 | Unit 14, Milland Road Industrial Estate | 489 yd | |
| Hillside Secure Childrens Home | Hillside Secure Unit, Lane From Burnside To Glamorga | 574 yd | |
| Neath Methodist Church | 100 Lewis Road | 829 yd | |
| FAN Community Alliance, Friends and Neighbourhood Centre | Community Hall, Wellfield Avenue | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC | Briton Ferry Athletic Football, Old Road | 110 yd | |
| Castle Bingo | Castle Leisure Club, Briton Ferry Road | 163 yd | |
| Pennsylvania Public House | 37 Briton Ferry Road | 320 yd | |
| The New Exeter | Exeter Inn, 52-54 Briton Ferry Road | 357 yd | |
| The Borough Arms | The Borough Arms, 2 New Henry Street | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hikary's Fish Bar | 74 Briton Ferry Road | 367 yd | |
| Shillingfords | 18 Briton Ferry Road | 538 yd | |
| Dragon House | 14 Briton Ferry Road | 538 yd | |
| Heng Heng Highlander Thai Takeaway | 2-4 Lewis Road | 587 yd | |
| Shun Da Take-Away | 21 Furnace Terrace | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Foodstore | Lidl Supermarket, Castle Retai, Briton Ferry Road | 163 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 | 233.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.