Poplars Avenue, Neath, SA11 3NS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA11 3NS 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	51.1%	49.8%	-1.3%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	48.9%	50.2%	1.3%	49.0%	1.2%

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 vicinity of SA11 3NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.8%	19.3%	-1.5%	37.9%	-18.6%
Married: Opposite sex	61.6%	67.2%	5.6%	44.2%	23.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	5.7%	5.7%	0.0%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	10.6%	5.7%	-4.9%	6.1%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.4%	49.5%	8.1%	48.4%	1.1%
Good health	34.3%	34.1%	-0.2%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	16.8%	11.8%	-5.0%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	6.1%	2.8%	-3.3%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	1.2%	0.5%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18%	11.1%	-6.9%	18.2%	-7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	8.6%	-5.7%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.6%	9.8%	-9.8%	13.4%	-3.6%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	7.4%	4.5%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	15.6%	5.0%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	31%	44.7%	13.7%	33.8%	10.9%
Other	3.7%	2.9%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
White	98.9%	98.6%	-0.3%	81.4%	17.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.9% 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	98.9%	98.9%	0.0%	83.2%	15.7%
European Union	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	98.9%	0.0%	83.2%	15.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.7%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.2%	76.7%	12.5%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.8%	37.2%	-10.4%
Christian	67.9%	46.2%	21.7%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Poplars Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplars Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Neath East average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,300

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in SA11 3NS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 Poplars Avenue are based on 28 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 Poplars Avenue, Neath, SA11 3NS

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA11 3NS

Average Price
£331,525

Semi-Detached
£315,173

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£435,091

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Poplars Avenue

Average Price
£344,899

Semi-Detached
£333,038

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£416,064

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Poplars AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Poplars Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£281,000	2023-11-03	£297,331
22 Poplars Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2023-04-20	£295,422
31 Poplars Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2023-01-06	£332,640
29 Poplars Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£201,000	2019-05-02	£306,728
30 Poplars Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2018-01-26	£330,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA11 3NS

Employment

SA11 3NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	99
Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	29
Student (economically inactive)	11
Self-Employed	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	3
Other	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	26
Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Education	13
Manufacturing	9
Financial and insurance activities	7
Construction	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Transport and storage	2
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR	- not rated	400 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ	- not rated	479 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
YGG Castell-nedd Heol Woodland , SA11 3AL	- not rated	652 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Alderman Davies CIW Primary School St David's Street , SA11 3AA	- not rated	874 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE	- not rated	1,559 yd	Welsh establishment	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
Neath Afan Gymnastics Club Ltd 7104028	Unit 6 & 7, Milland Road Industrial Estate	333 yd
Neath Methodist Church	100 Lewis Road	483 yd
Cimla Fire Station	Neath Fire Station, Cimla Road	484 yd
FAN Community Alliance, Friends and Neighbourhood Centre	Community Hall, Wellfield Avenue	584 yd
Hillside Secure Childrens Home	Hillside Secure Unit, Lane From Burnside To Glamorga	701 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Celtic Lodge	Brynhyfryd Social Club, 36 Westernmoor Road	354 yd
Cimla RFC	Cimla Rugby Football Club, Moorland Road	453 yd
Neath Cricket Club	Neath Cricket Club, Dyfed Road, Dyfed Road	834 yd
Highlander Bar & Restaurant	2-4 Lewis Road	847 yd
The Cross Keys	Cross Keys Hotel, St Davids Street	947 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farm Pizza & Kebab	51 Groves Road	520 yd
Whiteley Fish Bar	47 Cimla Common	775 yd
Heng Heng Highlander Thai Takeaway	2-4 Lewis Road	847 yd
Zafran Express Cimla Limited (13966840)	49-49a Castle Drive	853 yd
Flamingos Pizza	126 London Road	918 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Cimla Road		484 yd

Sport

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

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	174.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SA11 3NS