Melyn Street is in Glyncorrwg, Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA13 3AT is located in the Cymer and Glyncorrwg electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melyn Street, Glyncorrwg, Port Talbot, SA13 3AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA13 3BD, SA13 3BB, SA13 3AL, SA13 3AU, SA13 3BJ, SA13 3BE, SA13 3BG, SA13 3AD, SA13 3AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA13 3AT has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.7% | 50% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 35.8% | 38% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 39.1% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 12% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (68.6%) 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 | 36.8% | 35.4% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 33.2% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 17% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
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.
In the area around SA13 3AT this area, 42.2% 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.3% | 42.2% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 24.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 9.4% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 15.1% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 10.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 14.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| White | 100% | 99.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 97.7% | 99.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 99.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melyn Street was 89.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% higher than the Aberdulais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Melyn Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Aberdulais and the 153rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.1%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Melyn Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-03-18 | £94,258 |
| 22 Melyn Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2019-09-02 | £79,975 |
| 32 Melyn Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2018-11-27 | £58,070 |
| 21 Melyn Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2017-08-11 | £82,266 |
| 23 Melyn Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2005-10-19 | £126,867 |
SA13 3AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3AT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glyncorrwg Primary School Bridge Street , Glyncorrwg SA13 3BB | - not rated | 116 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cymer Afan Primary School Margam Street , Cymmer SA13 3EE | - not rated | 4,013 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tarren School Eastern Avenue , SA13 3PB | - not rated | 4,163 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Croeserw Primary School Bryn Siriol , Cymmer SA13 3PL | - not rated | 4,312 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrwg Cwtch Cafe | Cafe, Glyncorrwg Ponds Co-Operative Ltd | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workingmens Institute & Memorial Hall | Workingmens Institute & Memorial Hall, 33-35 Cymmer Road | 189 yd | |
| Glyncorrwg RFC | Ynyscorrwg Park, Park Street | 423 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.