St Marys Close is in Briton Ferry, Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 2JU is located in the Briton Ferry West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Marys Close, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 2JT, SA11 2PW, SA11 2PP, SA11 2JG, SA11 2PR, SA11 2JQ, SA11 2PS, SA11 2PN, SA11 2PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA11 2JU 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 | 51.8% | 49.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.5% | 2.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 27.8% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 48% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (67.8%) 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 | 38.7% | 34.8% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 33% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 19.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 9.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 2JU this area, 35.6% 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 35.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 10.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 19.6% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 84.6% | 78.2% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 8.7% | 18.6% | 9.9% | 0.1% | 18.5% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 94.1% | 95.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 95.7% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Close was 104.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% lower than the Briton Ferry East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Briton Ferry East and the 120th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 St Marys Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-11-14 | £201,487 |
| 3 St Marys Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-10-24 | £307,076 |
| 16 St Marys Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-11-04 | £230,395 |
| 23 St Marys Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £199,500 | 2021-11-11 | £229,761 |
| 12A St Marys Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £204,450 | 2021-07-23 | £252,788 |
SA11 2JU 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.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGG Tyle'r Ynn Llansawel Crescent , Briton Ferry SA11 2UN | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Baglan Primary School Elmwood Road , Baglan SA12 8TF | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crymlyn Primary School School Road , Jersey Marine SA10 6JJ | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaenbaglan Primary School Maes-Ty-Canol , Baglan SA12 8YF | - not rated | 2,842 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Me Myself and I | Brynhyfryd Primary School, Giants Grave Road | 553 yd | |
| Eira's Cafe | 109 Neath Road | 706 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds, Old Road | 780 yd | |
| Liberty Hall | Old Age Pensioners Hall, Mansel Street | 803 yd | |
| Susan Hughes(Sue's Pantry) Home Site) | 7 Highfield Road | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puddlers Arms | 4 Shelone Road | 160 yd | |
| Monkstone Cruising & Sailing Club | Monkton Cruising & Sailing Clu, Earlswood Depot Access Road | 521 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 18 Bethel Street | 543 yd | |
| Schooners Bar | 8 Neath Road | 688 yd | |
| Briton Ferry Workingmans Club | Briton Ferry Workingmans Club, 133-135 Neath Road | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Garden Chinese | 18 Villiers Street | 597 yd | |
| Deano's Pizzeria | 53-55 Neath Road | 653 yd | |
| Adil Masala | 81 Neath Road | 696 yd | |
| Ferry House Chinese Takeaway | 145 Neath Road | 706 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 117 Neath Road | 706 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 | 130.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.