Heol Uchaf is in Neath and in Neath district. SA11 3SW 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 Heol Uchaf, Neath, SA11 3SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 3SR, SA11 2BP, SA11 3QF, SA11 3SN, SA11 3SP, SA11 3YU, SA11 3SL, SA11 3QQ, SA11 2BR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA11 3SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 20.6% | 19.8% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 59.5% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 12.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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 (66.8%) 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 | 28.3% | 32.8% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 34% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 22.3% | 23.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 3SW this area, 29.2% 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 | 29.2% | 29.2% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 9.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 11.5% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 25.2% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 100% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 98.5% | 99.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 99.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 66.7% | 46.2% | 20.5% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Uchaf was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% lower than the Cimla and Pelenna average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Heol Uchaf has the 7th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Cimla and Pelenna and the 45th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Heol Uchaf, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-11-22 | £185,988 |
| 20 Heol Uchaf, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-09-30 | £206,320 |
| 1 Heol Uchaf, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-03-31 | £162,698 |
| 28 Heol Uchaf, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-05-13 | £188,991 |
| 37 Heol Uchaf, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-08-20 | £194,774 |
SA11 3SW 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 3SW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 123 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 297 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Castell-nedd Heol Woodland , SA11 3AL | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alderman Davies CIW Primary School St David's Street , SA11 3AA | - not rated | 2,160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimla Youth Club | Afan Valley Road | 556 yd | |
| Rachie's Cakie's | 8 Pine Grove | 581 yd | |
| The Tap Room | 51 Castle Drive | 593 yd | |
| Cimla Fire Station | Neath Fire Station, Cimla Road | 1,043 yd | |
| Neath Afan Gymnastics Club Ltd 7104028 | Unit 6 & 7, Milland Road Industrial Estate | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimla RFC | Cimla Rugby Football Club, Moorland Road | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zafran Express Cimla Limited (13966840) | 49-49a Castle Drive | 573 yd | |
| Whiteley Fish Bar | 47 Cimla Common | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Cimla Road | 1,043 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.