Morfa Glas is in Glynneath, Neath and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA11 5RW 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 5RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA11 5RN, SA11 5RL, SA11 5RF, SA11 5RP, SA11 5RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA11 5RW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 47.8% | 47.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA11 5RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.1% | 42.9% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 28.3% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 14.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.5%) 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 | 40.6% | 34.6% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 32.9% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 18.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 10.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 5RW this area, 44.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 10.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 44.8% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 26.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 13.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.1% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 11.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 10.3% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -23.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 99% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 97.8% | 98.3% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 98.3% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 40.2% | 13.5% | 26.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 69.6% | 37.2% | 32.4% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morfa Glas was 88.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% higher than the Blaengwrach and Glynneath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morfa Glas has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West and the 157th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Morfa Glas, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2024-11-04 | £102,228 |
| 58 Morfa Glas, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-10-20 | £118,531 |
| 79 Morfa Glas, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-09-01 | £78,409 |
| 67 Morfa Glas, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-01-28 | £155,803 |
| 66 Morfa Glas, Neath, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-07-29 | £142,906 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmnedd Primary School New Street , Glynneath SA11 5AA | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Cwm Nedd New Street , Glynneath SA11 5AG | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaengwrach Primary School Heol Wenallt , Cwmgwrach SA11 5PS | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesmarchog Community Primary School School Road , Dyffryn Cellwen SA10 9LB | - not rated | 4,118 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 | 596 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds Restaurant, Sewage Works Access Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Grill | 1a Pentre Street | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express (GLN) | Tesco Express Supermarket, Neath Road | 614 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.