Ridgewood Gardens is in Cimla, Neath and in Neath district. SA11 3QQ is located in the Cimla and Pelenna electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridgewood Gardens, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 3QF, SA11 3QX, SA11 3SW, SA11 3SR, SA11 2BP, SA11 3QG, SA11 2DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA11 3QQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 56.5% | 52% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 43.5% | 48% | 4.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 21.1% | 24.6% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 50.9% | -10.5% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 13.2% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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 | 46.1% | 40.1% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 33.2% | 7.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 17.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 6.9% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 28.9% | 26.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 27.5% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 96.8% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
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 | 97.8% | 93.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| 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 | 97% | 94.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgewood Gardens was 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.5% higher than the Cimla and Pelenna average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ridgewood Gardens has the 5th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Cimla and Pelenna and the 201st lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Ridgewood Gardens, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-06-09 | £265,354 |
| 19 Ridgewood Gardens, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-08-16 | £268,606 |
| 15 Ridgewood Gardens, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building | £8,000 | 2021-07-30 | £9,274 |
| 49 Ridgewood Gardens, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-12-11 | £281,523 |
| 45 Ridgewood Gardens, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-12-04 | £294,320 |
SA11 3QQ 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 3QQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School Afan Valley Road , Cimla SA11 3TA | - not rated | 179 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Castell-nedd Heol Woodland , SA11 3AL | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alderman Davies CIW Primary School St David's Street , SA11 3AA | - not rated | 2,384 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachie's Cakie's | 8 Pine Grove | 758 yd | |
| Cimla Youth Club | Afan Valley Road | 760 yd | |
| The Tap Room | 51 Castle Drive | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zafran Express Cimla Limited (13966840) | 49-49a Castle Drive | 804 yd | |
| Whiteley Fish Bar | 47 Cimla Common | 898 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.