Old Road is in Briton Ferry, Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 2HA 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, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 2TG, SA11 2TF, SA11 2TH, SA11 2TE, SA11 2TW, SA11 2SL, SA11 2EY, SA11 2TD, SA11 2SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA11 2HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.4% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 21.8% | 29.4% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 41.7% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 12.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 12.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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%) 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 | 40.8% | 38.2% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 22.3% | 29.8% | 7.5% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 19.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 2HA this area, 29% 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 29% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 9.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 14.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 19.5% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| White | 99.2% | 100% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.8% | 96.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road was 98.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% lower than the Briton Ferry East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Briton Ferry East and the 134th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 354 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2024-04-19 | £162,925 |
| 285 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-03-31 | £228,795 |
| 358 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2022-03-23 | £97,064 |
| 301 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-06-30 | £228,464 |
| 360 Old Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-05-30 | £178,200 |
SA11 2HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA11 2HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGG Tyle'r Ynn Llansawel Crescent , Briton Ferry SA11 2UN | - not rated | 424 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Baglan Primary School Elmwood Road , Baglan SA12 8TF | - not rated | 2,757 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches Together - Briton Ferry Neath | JKs Club & Restaurant, 222 Neath Road | 319 yd | |
| Caffi Ni | Community Centre, 224 Neath Road | 325 yd | |
| Liberty Hall | Old Age Pensioners Hall, Mansel Street | 501 yd | |
| Kim's Cakes | 37 Ruskin Street | 551 yd | |
| Neath Cafe | Imo Car Wash, Pantyrheol | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briton Ferry Rugby Social Club | Briton Ferry Rugby Social Club, 40 Ynysymaerdy Road | 267 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 244-246 Neath Road | 309 yd | |
| JK's | Jk's Public House, 222 Neath Road | 333 yd | |
| The Ferryman Inn | The Ferryman Inn, 136 Neath Road | 782 yd | |
| Briton Ferry Workingmans Club | Briton Ferry Workingmans Club, 133-135 Neath Road | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge Cafe | Lodge Cafe And Takeaway, Lodge Service Station, Shelone Road | 273 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza (Adam Pizza Ltd T/A) | 159 Neath Road | 643 yd | |
| Bailey's Cop Shop Chippy | Briton Ferry Police Station, 155 Neath Road | 655 yd | |
| Noble Balti House | 81 Pantyrheol | 744 yd | |
| Ferry House Chinese Takeaway | 145 Neath Road | 899 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.