Louise Close is in Melincourt, Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 4BJ is located in the Resolven and Tonna electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Louise Close, Melincourt, Neath, SA11 4BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 4BH, SA11 4BG, SA11 4BL, SA11 4BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA11 4BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.9% | 50% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50% | 1.9% | 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 | 30% | 32.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 43.9% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 13.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) 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 | 45.7% | 38.9% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 30.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 17.1% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 11.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 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 | 33.6% | 26% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 26.5% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.1% | 96.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| 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 Louise Close was 227.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 354.3% higher than the Aberdulais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Louise Close has the highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Aberdulais and the 26th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 174.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Louise Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-11-07 | £264,706 |
| 1 Louise Close, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2006-08-21 | £223,908 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SA11 4BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ynysfach Primary School Resolven , SA11 4AB | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Creunant Primary School School Road , Crynant SA10 8NS | - not rated | 4,612 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cilffriw Primary School Main Road , Cilfrew SA10 8LW | - not rated | 4,715 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonnau Primary Community School School Road , Tonna SA11 3EJ | - not rated | 5,248 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangatwg Community School Main Road , Cadoxton SA10 8DB | - not rated | 5,451 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.