Park Avenue is in Glynneath, Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 5DR is located in the Glynneath Central and East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Avenue, Glynneath, Neath, SA11 5DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 5DS, SA11 5DW, SA11 5DP, SA11 5DU, SA11 5DY, SA11 5EG, SA11 5BR, SA11 5DN, SA11 5EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA11 5DR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 49% | 47.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51% | 52.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 5DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 30.6% | 32.9% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 51.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 46.6% | 39.3% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 25% | 32.3% | 7.3% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 19.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 31% | 18.1% | -12.9% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 30.2% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 100% | 98.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 98.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Avenue was 160.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.6% higher than the Blaengwrach and Glynneath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West and the 55th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Park Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2024-11-25 | £364,743 |
| 47 Park Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-12-07 | £178,449 |
| 37 Park Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-04-16 | £125,243 |
| 48 Park Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-08-07 | £166,441 |
| 43 Park Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2019-02-13 | £195,165 |
SA11 5DR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmnedd Primary School New Street , Glynneath SA11 5AA | - not rated | 462 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Cwm Nedd New Street , Glynneath SA11 5AG | - not rated | 516 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaengwrach Primary School Heol Wenallt , Cwmgwrach SA11 5PS | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesmarchog Community Primary School School Road , Dyffryn Cellwen SA10 9LB | - not rated | 4,665 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhigos Primary School Heol Y Graig , Rhigos CF44 9YY | - not rated | 5,057 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Locker (at Glynneath Sports Bar) | 12a High Street | 268 yd | |
| The Tearooms | 1 Pentre Street | 562 yd | |
| Cosy Corner | 71 High Street | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty's | 12 High Street | 265 yd | |
| Glynneath Youth Club | Glynneath Training Centre, Oddfellows Street | 576 yd | |
| Glynneath RFC Ltd 10685635 | Glynneath Rugby Football Groun, Lon Y Nant | 798 yd | |
| Dinas Rock Hotel | Dinas Rock Hotel, High Street | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway | 4 High Street | 265 yd | |
| Hot Flames Kebab Pizza and Burger | 1-2 Bethania Street | 524 yd | |
| That Doughnut Place | Unit 1, 68 High Street | 528 yd | |
| Golden Grill | 1a Pentre Street | 531 yd | |
| Lee's Garden | 86 High Street | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express (GLN) | Tesco Express Supermarket, Neath Road | 281 yd | |
| Co-op | Stop Shop, High Street | 679 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.