Collins Street is in Neath and in Neath district. SA11 2HH 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 Collins Street, Neath, SA11 2HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 2HD, SA11 2HB, SA11 2HG, SA11 2HE, SA11 2HX, SA11 2TA, SA11 2HF, SA11 2HR, SA11 2JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA11 2HH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 51.4% | 49.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 44.4% | 38% | -6.4% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 37% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 16.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.8%) 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 | 38.6% | 39.4% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 27.4% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 17.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 11.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
In the area around SA11 2HH this area, 30.7% 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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 30.7% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 13% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 17.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.1% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 19.8% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.8% | 96.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.1% | 97.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 97.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.8% | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Collins Street was 88.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% lower than the Briton Ferry East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Collins Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Briton Ferry East and the 158th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Collins Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-03-08 | £94,415 |
| 17 Collins Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-08-19 | £130,807 |
| 11 Collins Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-07-26 | £115,412 |
| 14 Collins Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-03-11 | £100,006 |
| 16 Collins Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2019-08-22 | £110,528 |
SA11 2HH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 313 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 756 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alderman Davies CIW Primary School St David's Street , SA11 3AA | - not rated | 2,422 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 | 114 yd | |
| Giants Grave Boys & Girls Club and Cuppa Grave | Hengwrt Community Sports Centre, Llansawel Crescent | 356 yd | |
| Boys Club Lower Building | Parc Newydd | 490 yd | |
| Kim's Cakes | 37 Ruskin Street | 776 yd | |
| Susan Hughes(Sue's Pantry) Home Site) | 7 Highfield Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briton Ferry Rugby Social Club | Briton Ferry Rugby Social Club, 40 Ynysymaerdy Road | 702 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 244-246 Neath Road | 931 yd | |
| JK's | Jk's Public House, 222 Neath Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Balti House | 81 Pantyrheol | 118 yd | |
| Shun Da Take-Away | 21 Furnace Terrace | 617 yd | |
| The Lodge Cafe | Lodge Cafe And Takeaway, Lodge Service Station, Shelone Road | 791 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.