Curwen Close is in Pontrhydyfen, Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA12 9UD is located in the Cimla and Pelenna electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Curwen Close, Pontrhydyfen, Port Talbot, SA12 9UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA12 9UT, SA12 9UY, SA12 9UB, SA12 9UE, SA12 9UA, SA12 9TY, SA12 9SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA12 9UD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 24.2% | 27.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 49.4% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 11% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 42.6% | 42.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 23.9% | 28.8% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 15.8% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 | 30.3% | 17.1% | -13.2% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 18% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.1% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 30.2% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 100% | 97.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 97.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curwen Close was 71.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% higher than the Bryn and Cwmavon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Curwen Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bryn and Cwmavon and the 221st highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Bungalows Curwen Close, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2020-01-16 | £133,451 |
| Bryngolwg Bungalow Curwen Close, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2018-05-25 | £391,351 |
SA12 9UD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School Afan Valley Road , Cimla SA11 3TA | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath) Cook Rees Avenue , SA11 1UR | - not rated | 3,580 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gnoll Primary School Wellfield Avenue , SA11 1AQ | - not rated | 3,869 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Castell-nedd Heol Woodland , SA11 3AL | - not rated | 3,885 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tonnau Primary Community School School Road , Tonna SA11 3EJ | - not rated | 3,965 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonmawr RFC | Tonmawr Rugby Football Club, Tonmawr Road | 159 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | Colliers Arms, Efail Fach | 198 yd | |
| Blue Scar Miners Welfare Club | Blue Scar Club, Morgans Terrace | 941 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.