Waterfall Cottages is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA13 1TS is located in the Margam and Tai-bach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waterfall Cottages, Port Talbot, SA13 1TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA13 1TT, SA13 1TP, SA13 1TU, SA13 1UA, SA13 1LP, SA13 1TW, SA13 1TR, SA13 1LR, SA13 1UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA13 1TS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 49.2% | 47.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 52.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 35.3% | 39.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 34.3% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 14.6% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 40.3% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 31.1% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 18.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 7.6% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 23.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 14.5% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 16.5% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 20% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 99.2% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 97.2% | 99.6% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 99.6% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterfall Cottages was 103.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% higher than the Margam and Tai-bach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterfall Cottages has the 12th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Margam and Tai-bach and the 124th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Waterfall Cottages, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-09-20 | £128,024 |
| 7 Waterfall Cottages, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-06-24 | £137,402 |
| 5 Waterfall Cottages, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2019-10-24 | £113,659 |
| 7 Waterfall Cottages, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-02-09 | £154,375 |
| 4 Waterfall Cottages, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-12-17 | £121,835 |
SA13 1TS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Primary School Incline Row , Taibach SA13 1TT | - not rated | 128 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Water Street , Aberavon SA12 6LF | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Groes Primary School Bertha Road , Margam SA13 2AW | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cwm Brombil Bertha Road , Margam SA13 2AN | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 2,448 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Cwtch | 51 Commercial Road | 90 yd | |
| Burger Boyz | 37 Commercial Road | 118 yd | |
| The Surge Cafe Bar | 74 Commercial Road | 150 yd | |
| Fire Station | Port Talbot Fire Station, Woodfield Street | 175 yd | |
| Tiddlywinks | Special Needs Activity Centre, Lady Charlotte Lane | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn | The Bell Inn, 58 Commercial Road | 174 yd | |
| Taibach RFC | Taibach Rfc, 23 Commercial Road | 193 yd | |
| Taibach Youth Club | Taibach Community Centre, Duke Street | 444 yd | |
| Fresh! | The Red Lion, Corner House, 1 Talbot Road | 1,088 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Corner House, 1 Talbot Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baguettes to Go | 25b Commercial Road | 158 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 64 Commercial Road | 174 yd | |
| Fish & Mix | 44 Commercial Road | 174 yd | |
| Taibach Pizza and Kebab | 42 Commercial Road | 174 yd | |
| Mirchi Masalla | 39 Commercial Road | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 32-38 Commercial Road | 242 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 | 275 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 319.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.