Old Road is in Neath and in Neath district. SA11 2ER is located in the Briton Ferry East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Road, Neath, SA11 2ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 2JY, SA11 2HW, SA11 2ES, SA11 2EJ, SA11 2JF, SA11 2JR, SA11 2BH, SA11 2HR, SA11 2AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA11 2ER has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.5% | 49.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 2ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 30.9% | 43.1% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 44.3% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 6.3% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 52.3% | 51.9% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 29.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 19.6% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 9.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 18.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.8% | 7.9% | -1.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 22.1% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 20.5% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 100% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.4% | 98.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 98.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.2% | 37.2% | 23.0% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road was 13.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Briton Ferry East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Road has the lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Briton Ferry East and the 31st lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garthmor Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2025-06-12 | £5,060 |
| 236 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-11-15 | £120,493 |
| 246 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-02-21 | £98,925 |
| 230 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2024-02-15 | £129,152 |
| 203 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2023-04-06 | £142,877 |
SA11 2ER 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 492 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| YGG Tyle'r Ynn Llansawel Crescent , Briton Ferry SA11 2UN | - not rated | 559 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alderman Davies CIW Primary School St David's Street , SA11 3AA | - not rated | 2,218 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neath Cafe | Imo Car Wash, Pantyrheol | 309 yd | |
| Giants Grave Boys & Girls Club and Cuppa Grave | Hengwrt Community Sports Centre, Llansawel Crescent | 747 yd | |
| Boys Club Lower Building | Parc Newydd | 876 yd | |
| Churches Together - Briton Ferry Neath | JKs Club & Restaurant, 222 Neath Road | 954 yd | |
| Caffi Ni | Community Centre, 224 Neath Road | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briton Ferry Rugby Social Club | Briton Ferry Rugby Social Club, 40 Ynysymaerdy Road | 511 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 244-246 Neath Road | 945 yd | |
| JK's | Jk's Public House, 222 Neath Road | 968 yd | |
| Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC | Briton Ferry Athletic Football, Old Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Balti House | 81 Pantyrheol | 377 yd | |
| Shun Da Take-Away | 21 Furnace Terrace | 644 yd | |
| The Lodge Cafe | Lodge Cafe And Takeaway, Lodge Service Station, Shelone Road | 875 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.