Morfa Glas is in Glynneath, Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 5RP 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 Morfa Glas, Glynneath, Neath, SA11 5RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 5RR, SA11 5RT, SA11 5RS, SA11 5SQ, SA11 5RN, SA11 5EA, SA11 5RW, SA11 5RU, SA11 5RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA11 5RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 35.3% | 40.5% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 42% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.2% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 45.2% | 49.1% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 28% | 26.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 19% | 17.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 36.9% | 25.6% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 7.6% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 18.7% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 25.6% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.9% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 98.8% | 97.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 97.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morfa Glas was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% lower than the Blaengwrach and Glynneath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morfa Glas has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West and the 148th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Morfa Glas, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-04-21 | £166,511 |
| 43 Morfa Glas, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-12-20 | £150,857 |
| 42 Morfa Glas, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-06-28 | £135,193 |
| 38 Morfa Glas, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2017-11-08 | £180,216 |
| 40 Morfa Glas, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2015-08-07 | £186,136 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmnedd Primary School New Street , Glynneath SA11 5AA | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Cwm Nedd New Street , Glynneath SA11 5AG | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaengwrach Primary School Heol Wenallt , Cwmgwrach SA11 5PS | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesmarchog Community Primary School School Road , Dyffryn Cellwen SA10 9LB | - not rated | 4,248 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 | 454 yd | |
| The Locker (at Glynneath Sports Bar) | 12a High Street | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty's | 12 High Street | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Grill | 1a Pentre Street | 437 yd | |
| China Garden Takeaway | 4 High Street | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express (GLN) | Tesco Express Supermarket, Neath Road | 351 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.