Forestry Houses is in Cwmgwrach, Neath and in Neath district. SA11 5TP 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 Forestry Houses, Cwmgwrach, Neath, SA11 5TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA11 5TP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 30.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 48.7% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 50.8% | 47.3% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 30.4% | 5.5% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 16.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 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 | 27.1% | 23.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.2% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 13.9% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 30.8% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.8% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 99.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.4% | 98.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 98.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forestry Houses was 73.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% lower than the Blaengwrach and Glynneath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forestry Houses has the 10th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West and the 212th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Forestry Houses, Neath, West Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1996-01-19 | £217,732 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Mining and quarrying | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaengwrach Primary School Heol Wenallt , Cwmgwrach SA11 5PS | - not rated | 263 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmnedd Primary School New Street , Glynneath SA11 5AA | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Cwm Nedd New Street , Glynneath SA11 5AG | - not rated | 2,327 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynysfach Primary School Resolven , SA11 4AB | - not rated | 4,873 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmgwrach Welfare Hall | Community Welfare Hall, Heol Y Felin | 390 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds Restaurant, Sewage Works Access Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmgwrach RFC | Cwmgwrach Rugby Football Club, Heol Y Felin | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mine | Rear of High Street | 478 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.