Gower Street is in Briton Ferry, Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 2SW 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 Gower Street, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 2SL, SA11 2SP, SA11 2SN, SA11 2SS, SA11 2HA, SA11 2SR, SA11 2UE, SA11 2NR, SA11 2TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA11 2SW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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% | 49.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 27.8% | 36.3% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 43% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 11.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 48.4% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 27.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 16.7% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 27.8% | 20.6% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 20.6% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 28.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.9% | 98.6% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
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 | 95.9% | 95.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 95.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gower Street was 114.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% higher than the Briton Ferry East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gower Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Briton Ferry East and the 103rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Gower Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-10-28 | £107,012 |
| 19 Gower Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-10-26 | £158,267 |
| 5 Gower Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-05-24 | £142,915 |
| 7 Gower Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-02-24 | £149,458 |
| 14 Gower Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2019-08-01 | £161,311 |
SA11 2SW 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 346 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Baglan Primary School Elmwood Road , Baglan SA12 8TF | - not rated | 2,793 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches Together - Briton Ferry Neath | JKs Club & Restaurant, 222 Neath Road | 315 yd | |
| Caffi Ni | Community Centre, 224 Neath Road | 321 yd | |
| Kim's Cakes | 37 Ruskin Street | 370 yd | |
| Liberty Hall | Old Age Pensioners Hall, Mansel Street | 447 yd | |
| Susan Hughes(Sue's Pantry) Home Site) | 7 Highfield Road | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 244-246 Neath Road | 302 yd | |
| JK's | Jk's Public House, 222 Neath Road | 329 yd | |
| Briton Ferry Rugby Social Club | Briton Ferry Rugby Social Club, 40 Ynysymaerdy Road | 444 yd | |
| The Ferryman Inn | The Ferryman Inn, 136 Neath Road | 762 yd | |
| Briton Ferry Workingmans Club | Briton Ferry Workingmans Club, 133-135 Neath Road | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge Cafe | Lodge Cafe And Takeaway, Lodge Service Station, Shelone Road | 157 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza (Adam Pizza Ltd T/A) | 159 Neath Road | 611 yd | |
| Bailey's Cop Shop Chippy | Briton Ferry Police Station, 155 Neath Road | 627 yd | |
| Noble Balti House | 81 Pantyrheol | 742 yd | |
| Ferry House Chinese Takeaway | 145 Neath Road | 867 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 137.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.