Caroline Street is in Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 2RT 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 Caroline Street, Neath, SA11 2RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 2RY, SA11 2RS, SA11 2RU, SA11 2SA, SA11 2AQ, SA11 2PH, SA11 2BX, SA11 2BZ, SA11 2SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA11 2RT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.1% | 49.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA11 2RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36% | 45.4% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 34.6% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 2.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 48.9% | 39.5% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 34% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 16.5% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 22.7% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 21.4% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 19.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.7% | 92.8% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 97.7% | 93.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 94.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caroline Street was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% lower than the Briton Ferry East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Caroline Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Briton Ferry East and the 117th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Caroline Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-12-14 | £192,036 |
| 7 Caroline Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2004-06-11 | £180,984 |
SA11 2RT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,068 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Baglan Primary School Elmwood Road , Baglan SA12 8TF | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaenbaglan Primary School Maes-Ty-Canol , Baglan SA12 8YF | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 2,877 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eira's Cafe | 109 Neath Road | 137 yd | |
| Liberty Hall | Old Age Pensioners Hall, Mansel Street | 289 yd | |
| Caffi Ni | Community Centre, 224 Neath Road | 455 yd | |
| Churches Together - Briton Ferry Neath | JKs Club & Restaurant, 222 Neath Road | 460 yd | |
| Me Myself and I | Brynhyfryd Primary School, Giants Grave Road | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briton Ferry Workingmans Club | Briton Ferry Workingmans Club, 133-135 Neath Road | 93 yd | |
| The Ferryman Inn | The Ferryman Inn, 136 Neath Road | 100 yd | |
| Briton Ferry Constitutional Club Inst. Ltd | Briton Ferry Constitutional Cl, Graig Road | 214 yd | |
| Schooners Bar | 8 Neath Road | 396 yd | |
| JK's | Jk's Public House, 222 Neath Road | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey's Cop Shop Chippy | Briton Ferry Police Station, 155 Neath Road | 132 yd | |
| Ferry House Chinese Takeaway | 145 Neath Road | 137 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 117 Neath Road | 137 yd | |
| Pizza Tomato | 113 Neath Road | 137 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza (Adam Pizza Ltd T/A) | 159 Neath Road | 138 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.