Orchid Close is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA12 7EN is located in the Sandfields West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchid Close, Port Talbot, SA12 7EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA12 7EH, SA12 7EP, SA12 7AS, SA12 7HR, SA12 7AR, SA12 7AU, SA12 7ER, SA12 7AY, SA12 7ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA12 7EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 52.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 SA12 7EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 34.7% | 45.4% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 31% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 13.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (68.1%) 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 | 44.3% | 45.5% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 21.8% | 22.6% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -11.0% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 17.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 10% | 10.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 SA12 7EN this area, 35.8% 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.4% | 35.8% | -17.6% | 18.2% | 17.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 12.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 21.8% | 15.9% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.9% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 99% 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 | 97.9% | 99% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 99% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchid Close was 141.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.6% lower than the Aberavon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchid Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Aberavon and the 68th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Orchid Close, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-06-14 | £138,382 |
| 15 Orchid Close, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-12-02 | £150,884 |
| 1 Orchid Close, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2020-11-27 | £185,173 |
| 6 Orchid Close, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2016-09-23 | £154,261 |
| 5 Orchid Close, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2014-04-25 | £152,739 |
SA12 7EN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SA12 7EN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGG Rhos-Afan Marine Drive , Port Talbot SA12 7NN | - not rated | 499 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Therese's Catholic Primary School Southdown Road , Sandfields SA12 7HL | - not rated | 764 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tywyn Primary School Channel View , Sandfields SA12 6JF | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 2,034 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo's Cake Den | 29 Border Road | 207 yd | |
| Steve 'Os | 139 Western Avenue | 251 yd | |
| Sandfields Youth Club | Sandfields Youth Centre, Seaway Parade | 676 yd | |
| The Pop In Cafe | Purcell Avenue | 682 yd | |
| Memo Beach | Kiosk, The Princess Margaret Way | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Amazon | The Amazon, Parry Road | 555 yd | |
| Naval Social Club | R N A Social Club, Purcell Avenue | 940 yd | |
| The Margam Deer | The Copper Penny, Christchurch Road | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Pizza | 118a Fairway | 92 yd | |
| Bailey's Fish & Chip Bar | 114 Fairway | 119 yd | |
| Pizza Pepino's | 4 Parry Road | 496 yd | |
| Tasty Chinese Takeaway | 8 Parry Road | 554 yd | |
| Omer Simpsons | 4a Parry Road | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Supermarket, Baglan, Afan Way | 704 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | The Food Warehouse By Iceland, Christchurch Road | 864 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 261.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.