Elmwood Drive is in Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 2NF 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 Elmwood Drive, Neath, SA11 2NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 2NH, SA11 2NG, SA11 2NE, SA11 2LT, SA11 2ND, SA11 2LY, SA11 2PF, SA11 2PY, SA11 2PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA11 2NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 50.7% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 54% | 49.3% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 28.9% | 34.5% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 48.5% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 43.1% | 46.6% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.1% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 37.3% | 20.4% | -16.9% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 9.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 16.4% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 12.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 31% | 15.6% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 97.1% | 94.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmwood Drive was 84.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% lower than the Briton Ferry East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmwood Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Briton Ferry East and the 168th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Elmwood Drive, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2020-02-07 | £242,579 |
| 2 Elmwood Drive, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2020-02-07 | £242,579 |
| 5 Elmwood Drive, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2011-11-09 | £171,134 |
| 2 Elmwood Drive, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2004-12-17 | £303,254 |
| 10 Elmwood Drive, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £42,105 | 2001-01-12 | £164,097 |
SA11 2NF 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 774 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Baglan Primary School Elmwood Road , Baglan SA12 8TF | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaenbaglan Primary School Maes-Ty-Canol , Baglan SA12 8YF | - not rated | 2,776 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 | 168 yd | |
| Liberty Hall | Old Age Pensioners Hall, Mansel Street | 238 yd | |
| Kim's Cakes | 37 Ruskin Street | 380 yd | |
| Caffi Ni | Community Centre, 224 Neath Road | 382 yd | |
| Churches Together - Briton Ferry Neath | JKs Club & Restaurant, 222 Neath Road | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK's | Jk's Public House, 222 Neath Road | 380 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 244-246 Neath Road | 381 yd | |
| The Ferryman Inn | The Ferryman Inn, 136 Neath Road | 459 yd | |
| Briton Ferry Workingmans Club | Briton Ferry Workingmans Club, 133-135 Neath Road | 470 yd | |
| Puddlers Arms | 4 Shelone Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza (Adam Pizza Ltd T/A) | 159 Neath Road | 335 yd | |
| The Lodge Cafe | Lodge Cafe And Takeaway, Lodge Service Station, Shelone Road | 351 yd | |
| Bailey's Cop Shop Chippy | Briton Ferry Police Station, 155 Neath Road | 356 yd | |
| Ferry House Chinese Takeaway | 145 Neath Road | 509 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 117 Neath Road | 509 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 | 127.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.