South Avenue is in Cymmer, Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA13 3RB is located in the Gwynfi and Croeserw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Avenue, Cymmer, Port Talbot, SA13 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA13 3PB, SA13 3PE, SA13 3RD, SA13 3PG, SA13 3RA, SA13 3PA, SA13 3RF, SA13 3RE, SA13 3NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA13 3RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 49.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 31.5% | 37.8% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 43.9% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 3.4% | -7.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.6% | 44.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 22% | 30.5% | 8.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 14.9% | -7.7% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 7.6% | -4.7% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 3RB this area, 28.1% 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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 28.1% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 21.2% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
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 | 99.4% | 99.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 98.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Avenue was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% lower than the Aberdulais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Aberdulais and the 160th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 South Avenue, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2008-05-16 | £125,030 |
| 65 South Avenue, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £19,000 | 2000-09-14 | £85,744 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarren School Eastern Avenue , SA13 3PB | - not rated | 123 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Croeserw Primary School Bryn Siriol , Cymmer SA13 3PL | - not rated | 422 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cymer Afan Primary School Margam Street , Cymmer SA13 3EE | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nantyffyllon Primary School Garnwen Terrace , Nantyffyllon CF34 0ET | - not rated | 3,757 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyncorrwg Primary School Bridge Street , Glyncorrwg SA13 3BB | - not rated | 4,021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croeserw Youth Club | Croeserw Community Centre, Sunny Crescent | 92 yd | |
| Afan Vale Chocolates Ltd | Croeserw Community Centre, Bryn Siriol | 399 yd | |
| The Pit Stop Cafe | 1 Lloyds Terrace | 709 yd | |
| Cymmer Afan Community Library | Cymmer Afan Library, Station Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croeserw Hotel | 63 South Avenue | 119 yd | |
| Croeserw Social Club | Brynheulog Road | 531 yd | |
| Cymmer Youth Club | Cymer Afan Comprehensive School, School Road | 897 yd | |
| Cymmer Coronation Club | 12 Avon Street | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cymer Fish Bar | Margam Street | 1,087 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.