Myrtle Road is in Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 3UF is located in the Neath South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Myrtle Road, Neath, SA11 3UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 3UD, SA11 3NU, SA11 3UE, SA11 3UA, SA11 3NY, SA11 3NT, SA11 3PB, SA11 3TY, SA11 1JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA11 3UF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.1% | 33.5% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 48.5% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 51.8% | 52.1% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 28.3% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 15.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 | 21.5% | 15.5% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 14.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 34.9% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 95% | 96.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Myrtle Road was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Neath East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Myrtle Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Neath East and the 58th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Myrtle Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2020-12-11 | £181,710 |
| 5 Myrtle Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-10-09 | £214,054 |
| 3 Myrtle Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2003-12-19 | £234,733 |
SA11 3UF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 319 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ | - not rated | 620 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Castell-nedd Heol Woodland , SA11 3AL | - not rated | 869 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alderman Davies CIW Primary School St David's Street , SA11 3AA | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Horizons Educare 122 Old Road , SA11 2DE | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neath Afan Gymnastics Club Ltd 7104028 | Unit 6 & 7, Milland Road Industrial Estate | 151 yd | |
| Cimla Fire Station | Neath Fire Station, Cimla Road | 272 yd | |
| Neath Methodist Church | 100 Lewis Road | 546 yd | |
| Hillside Secure Childrens Home | Hillside Secure Unit, Lane From Burnside To Glamorga | 656 yd | |
| Cimla Youth Club | Afan Valley Road | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimla RFC | Cimla Rugby Football Club, Moorland Road | 235 yd | |
| Celtic Lodge | Brynhyfryd Social Club, 36 Westernmoor Road | 443 yd | |
| Highlander Bar & Restaurant | 2-4 Lewis Road | 903 yd | |
| Neath Cricket Club | Neath Cricket Club, Dyfed Road, Dyfed Road | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Pizza & Kebab | 51 Groves Road | 396 yd | |
| Whiteley Fish Bar | 47 Cimla Common | 592 yd | |
| Zafran Express Cimla Limited (13966840) | 49-49a Castle Drive | 827 yd | |
| Heng Heng Highlander Thai Takeaway | 2-4 Lewis Road | 903 yd | |
| Shillingfords | 18 Briton Ferry Road | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Cimla Road | 272 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.