Water Street is in Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA18 1HA is located in the Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Water Street, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford, SA18 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA18 1HB, SA18 1EY, SA18 1HD, SA18 1HE, SA18 1HG, SA18 1HF, SA18 1HH, SA18 1EG, SA18 1DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA18 1HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SA18 1HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 31.8% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 52.3% | 9.8% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 5.7% | -8.7% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.7% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 42.2% | 40.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 32.4% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 16.2% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 27% | 14% | -13.0% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 18.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 33.7% | 14.7% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 97.2% | 97.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 97.2% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Street was 136.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.2% higher than the Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Water Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and the 76th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Water Street, Ammanford, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-05-20 | £157,240 |
| 4 Water Street, Ammanford, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-04-28 | £174,122 |
| 9 Water Street, Ammanford, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-12-16 | £233,190 |
| 17 Water Street, Ammanford, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-10-11 | £137,164 |
| 4 Water Street, Ammanford, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-06-28 | £122,921 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGG Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen New Road , Gwauncaegurwen SA18 1UN | - not rated | 453 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tairgwaith Primary School Llwyncelyn Road , Tairgwaith SA18 1UU | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynaman C P School Brynceunant , Brynamman SA18 1AH | - not rated | 3,288 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Bedol Cwmamman Road , Glanamman SA18 1DZ | - not rated | 3,390 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGGD Cwmllynfell Pen-Y-Bryn , Cwmllynfell SA9 2FL | - not rated | 4,681 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Express | The Trading Post building, Graig Road | 241 yd | |
| Cafe 58 | 58 Heol Cae Gurwen | 299 yd | |
| The Mount Bar and Grill | 27-29 Graig Road | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmgors RFC | Cwmgors Rugby Club, New Road | 726 yd | |
| The Guardsman | 50 Heol Y Gors | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away | 10 Heol Cae Gurwen | 89 yd | |
| Trading Post | The Trading Post, Graig Road | 241 yd | |
| Cwmgors Cantonese Takeaway | 21 Heol Y Gors | 736 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.