Godfrey Avenue is in Glynneath, Neath and in Neath district. SA11 5HF is located in the Blaengwrach and Glynneath West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Godfrey Avenue, Glynneath, Neath, SA11 5HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 5HA, SA11 5EU, SA11 5HE, SA11 5HH, SA11 5HD, SA11 5EY, SA11 5ES, SA11 5ET, SA11 5HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA11 5HF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 31.9% | 40.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 43.9% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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% | 46.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 23.9% | 31.4% | 7.5% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 18% | 16.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 5% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5HF this area, 32.4% 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 | 40.3% | 32.4% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 24.4% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| White | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 99.3% | 97.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 97.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.4% | 37.2% | 24.2% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Godfrey Avenue was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% lower than the Blaengwrach and Glynneath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Godfrey Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West and the 144th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Godfrey Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-03-01 | £217,215 |
| 5 Godfrey Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2023-05-09 | £84,915 |
| 42 Godfrey Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-03-06 | £131,343 |
| 6 Godfrey Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-05-20 | £126,124 |
| 29 Godfrey Avenue, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-04-30 | £184,569 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaengwrach Primary School Heol Wenallt , Cwmgwrach SA11 5PS | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmnedd Primary School New Street , Glynneath SA11 5AA | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Cwm Nedd New Street , Glynneath SA11 5AG | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesmarchog Community Primary School School Road , Dyffryn Cellwen SA10 9LB | - not rated | 4,788 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 Tearooms | 1 Pentre Street | 122 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds Restaurant, Sewage Works Access Road | 803 yd | |
| The Locker (at Glynneath Sports Bar) | 12a High Street | 908 yd | |
| Cwmgwrach Welfare Hall | Community Welfare Hall, Heol Y Felin | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty's | 12 High Street | 912 yd | |
| Cwmgwrach RFC | Cwmgwrach Rugby Football Club, Heol Y Felin | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Grill | 1a Pentre Street | 150 yd | |
| China Garden Takeaway | 4 High Street | 912 yd | |
| The Mine | Rear of High Street | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express (GLN) | Tesco Express Supermarket, Neath Road | 447 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 | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.