Water Street, Neath, SA11 3EP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA11 3EP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	52.5%	1.6%	51.0%	1.5%
Male	49.1%	47.5%	-1.6%	49.0%	-1.5%

Partnership Status

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 3EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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	37.6%	43.1%	5.5%	37.9%	5.2%
Married: Opposite sex	33.8%	27%	-6.8%	44.2%	-17.2%
Separated	0.5%	2.9%	2.4%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	18.3%	19%	0.7%	9.1%	9.9%
Widowed	9.9%	8%	-1.9%	6.1%	1.9%

Health

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 (69.9%) 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	33.3%	33.5%	0.2%	48.4%	-14.9%
Good health	31.6%	36.4%	4.8%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	17.5%	19.4%	1.9%	12.7%	6.7%
Bad health	12%	7.8%	-4.2%	4.0%	3.8%
Very bad health	5.6%	2.9%	-2.7%	1.2%	1.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 3EP this area, 32.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39%	32.7%	-6.3%	18.2%	14.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	7.6%	-2.3%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	12.9%	-4.5%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	7%	3.7%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	11.7%	0.9%	16.9%	-5.2%
Degree or Similar	14.6%	24%	9.4%	33.8%	-9.8%
Other	5.2%	4.1%	-1.1%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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)
Other Asian	0%	2.4%	2.4%	1.6%	0.8%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	98.7%	96.1%	-2.6%	81.4%	14.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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	98.7%	93.2%	-5.5%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	0%	2.4%	2.4%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	2%	1.6%	1.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	93.2%	-5.5%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0.9%	3.9%	3.0%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.3%	76.7%	-4.4%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Central and South America	1.9%	0.2%	1.7%
No passport held	24.3%	13.5%	10.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.3%	37.2%	8.1%
Christian	42.4%	46.2%	-3.8%
Buddhist	3.9%	0.5%	3.4%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Water Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Street was 138.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% higher than the Neath East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Water Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Neath East and the 73rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£30,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in SA11 3EP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 10/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Water Street are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Neath Port Talbot.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Water Street, Neath, SA11 3EP

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA11 3EP

Average Price
£109,813

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£109,813

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Water Street

Average Price
£142,892

Semi-Detached
£310,857

Terraced
£129,972

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Water Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Water Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2024-11-29	£104,776
22 Water Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building	£69,100	2011-06-17	£131,340
24 Water Street, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building	£35,100	2003-11-03	£102,668

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA11 3EP

Employment

SA11 3EP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SA11 3EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	60
Full-Time Employee	42
Other	20
Part-Time Employee	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	3
Self-Employed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Education	8
Manufacturing	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Construction	4
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alderman Davies CIW Primary School St David's Street , SA11 3AA	- not rated	185 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
YGG Castell-nedd Heol Woodland , SA11 3AL	- not rated	473 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ	- not rated	663 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Dwr Y Felin Comprehensive School Dwr Y Felin Road , SA10 7RE	- not rated	790 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR	- not rated	1,144 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Greyhound	11 Water Street	1 yd
Montys	Unit 5 Shufflebotham Lane	48 yd
St Davids Church	St Davids Church, St Davids Street	113 yd
The Place (Neath Leisure Centre Cafe)	Neath Leisure Centre, Fairfield Way	120 yd
Neath Community Centre	Community Centre, 10-12 Orchard Street	131 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cross Keys	Cross Keys Hotel, St Davids Street	113 yd
Allan Leonard Lewis VC (Amber Taverns Ltd)	Constitutional Club, 11 Orchard Street	113 yd
Neath Masonic Hall	Masonic Temple, 29 Queen Street	182 yd
The Duke Of Wellington	8 Old Market Street	203 yd
Shooters Sports Bar	16 New Street	214 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Scampi Fish and Chip Shop	16 Orchard Street	113 yd
Thai Food Cafe	18c Neath General Market, Green Street	179 yd
Boobo Tea	6 Green Street	194 yd
On a Roll Neath LLP	10 Neath General Market, Green Street	238 yd
The Pantry	15/16 Neath General Market	238 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	21 Green Street	194 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd	4-5 Old Market Street	203 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd	Morrisons Supermarket, Riverside Drive	312 yd
Lidl	Lidl, Vale Of Neath Retail Par, Vale Of Neath Retail Park Acce	754 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA11 3EP postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	36.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	36.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	36.4%

Speed Aviability

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	18.2%

Download Speed

Median download speed	31.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SA11 3EP