Neath Road is in Briton Ferry, Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 2YU 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 Neath Road, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2YU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 2DQ, SA11 2YT, SA11 2BZ, SA11 2YY, SA11 2SB, SA11 2SD, SA11 2RN, SA11 2SA, SA11 2RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA11 2YU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 51.6% | 48.1% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.9% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 32.4% | 40% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 34.8% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 11% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 (66.4%) 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 | 40.7% | 34% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 32.4% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 24.9% | 7.5% | 12.7% | 12.2% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 7.5% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2YU this area, 29.7% 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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 29.7% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 5.7% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 16.3% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 16.3% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 20.1% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.1% | 93.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 96.5% | 91.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 96.5% | 91.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Neath Road was 351.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 218.4% higher than the Briton Ferry East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Neath Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Briton Ferry East and the 13th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 180.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Neath Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-09-27 | £229,452 |
| 82 Neath Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-05-02 | £76,974 |
| 96 Neath Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £129,995 | 2017-06-30 | £219,367 |
| 96 Neath Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2014-10-10 | £188,285 |
| 96 Neath Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2014-10-10 | £188,285 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,302 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Baglan Primary School Elmwood Road , Baglan SA12 8TF | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Blaenbaglan Primary School Maes-Ty-Canol , Baglan SA12 8YF | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 3,037 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 | 100 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds, Old Road | 430 yd | |
| Liberty Hall | Old Age Pensioners Hall, Mansel Street | 519 yd | |
| Caffi Ni | Community Centre, 224 Neath Road | 667 yd | |
| Churches Together - Briton Ferry Neath | JKs Club & Restaurant, 222 Neath Road | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briton Ferry Constitutional Club Inst. Ltd | Briton Ferry Constitutional Cl, Graig Road | 109 yd | |
| Briton Ferry Workingmans Club | Briton Ferry Workingmans Club, 133-135 Neath Road | 147 yd | |
| Schooners Bar | 8 Neath Road | 190 yd | |
| The Ferryman Inn | The Ferryman Inn, 136 Neath Road | 209 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 18 Bethel Street | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adil Masala | 81 Neath Road | 60 yd | |
| Ferry House Chinese Takeaway | 145 Neath Road | 100 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 117 Neath Road | 100 yd | |
| Pizza Tomato | 113 Neath Road | 100 yd | |
| Deano's Pizzeria | 53-55 Neath Road | 183 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 | 333.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.