Herne Street is in Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 2PY 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 Herne Street, Neath, SA11 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 2RA, SA11 2RD, SA11 2NH, SA11 2PU, SA11 2NG, SA11 2RB, SA11 2PT, SA11 2RE, SA11 2NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA11 2PY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 46.6% | 49.8% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50.2% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 30.5% | 38.3% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 34.6% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 7.5% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 39.5% | 46.9% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 25.3% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 15% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 9.9% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 2PY this area, 29.4% 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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 29.4% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 9.3% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 15.9% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 21% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 95.2% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 99.2% | 97.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herne Street was 128.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% higher than the Briton Ferry East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Herne Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Briton Ferry East and the 85th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Herne Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-01-14 | £93,646 |
| 5 Herne Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2024-05-07 | £114,902 |
| 18 Herne Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2024-04-19 | £146,148 |
| 12 Herne Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-11-08 | £68,514 |
| 10 Herne Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2022-03-11 | £113,940 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 952 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Baglan Primary School Elmwood Road , Baglan SA12 8TF | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaenbaglan Primary School Maes-Ty-Canol , Baglan SA12 8YF | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 2,937 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 | 235 yd | |
| Liberty Hall | Old Age Pensioners Hall, Mansel Street | 329 yd | |
| Eira's Cafe | 109 Neath Road | 411 yd | |
| Caffi Ni | Community Centre, 224 Neath Road | 510 yd | |
| Churches Together - Briton Ferry Neath | JKs Club & Restaurant, 222 Neath Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puddlers Arms | 4 Shelone Road | 327 yd | |
| Briton Ferry Workingmans Club | Briton Ferry Workingmans Club, 133-135 Neath Road | 384 yd | |
| The Ferryman Inn | The Ferryman Inn, 136 Neath Road | 405 yd | |
| JK's | Jk's Public House, 222 Neath Road | 505 yd | |
| Briton Ferry Constitutional Club Inst. Ltd | Briton Ferry Constitutional Cl, Graig Road | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza (Adam Pizza Ltd T/A) | 159 Neath Road | 335 yd | |
| Bailey's Cop Shop Chippy | Briton Ferry Police Station, 155 Neath Road | 350 yd | |
| Ferry House Chinese Takeaway | 145 Neath Road | 411 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 117 Neath Road | 411 yd | |
| Pizza Tomato | 113 Neath Road | 411 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 238 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.