Gwar Y Caeau is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA13 2UR is located in the Port Talbot electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gwar Y Caeau, Port Talbot, SA13 2UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA13 2EH, SA13 2EG, SA13 2US, SA13 1EF, SA13 1AF, SA13 2UU, SA13 2EL, SA13 2EN, SA13 1AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA13 2UR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.1% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.9% | -1.7% | 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 | 21.2% | 26.9% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 49.4% | -11.6% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 11.8% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 (70.7%) 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 | 47.9% | 38.6% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 26% | 32.1% | 6.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 13% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 14.4% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 10.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 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 | 19.9% | 20% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 10.2% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 11.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 18.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 33.5% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 98.2% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 98.1% | 98.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 98.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gwar Y Caeau was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.2% lower than the Margam and Tai-bach average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gwar Y Caeau has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Margam and Tai-bach and the 114th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Gwar Y Caeau, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2025-06-23 | £159,558 |
| 46 Gwar Y Caeau, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-12-18 | £209,732 |
| 20 Gwar Y Caeau, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-08-23 | £151,006 |
| 54 Gwar Y Caeau, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-02-02 | £194,006 |
| 23 Gwar Y Caeau, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-01-19 | £118,652 |
SA13 2UR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in SA13 2UR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Primary School Incline Row , Taibach SA13 1TT | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Water Street , Aberavon SA12 6LF | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC School and 6th Form Centre Newton Avenue , Aberavon SA12 6EY | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 2,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberavon Catering | Catering Kitchen at Aberavon Rugby Football Club, Manor Street | 465 yd | |
| Dinner Jackets | 1 Cambrian Place | 520 yd | |
| Kaspas | 22 Talbot Road | 654 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 1-2 Commercial Buildings, Talbot Road | 657 yd | |
| Diplus Ltd t/a Dawat | 94 Talbot Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberavon & Port Talbot RFC | Aberavon Rugby Football Club, Manor Street | 465 yd | |
| Fresh! | The Red Lion, Corner House, 1 Talbot Road | 706 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Corner House, 1 Talbot Road | 706 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | Huddersfield Buildings, Talbot Road | 712 yd | |
| Murphy's Main Stage | 18 Station Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Applegreen Service Station, Talbot Road | 706 yd | |
| Mei Moon | 10 Station Road | 758 yd | |
| Pizza Factory (Dulo Ltd) | 8 Station Road | 758 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2-4 Station Road | 758 yd | |
| Pizza Milano | 28 Station Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Prior Street | 924 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 | 31.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.07 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.