Lower Colbren Road is in Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA18 1HW 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 Lower Colbren Road, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford, SA18 1HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA18 1HP, SA18 1PD, SA18 1HN, SA18 1PB, SA18 1HH, SA18 1HF, SA18 1HR, SA18 1HL, SA18 1HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA18 1HW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.5% | 49.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 26.6% | 27.1% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 46.7% | -10.5% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 (70.2%) 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 | 45.5% | 39.6% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 30.6% | 5.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 18.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 10.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.5% | 16.5% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 20.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 24.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 94.9% | 93.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 93.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Colbren Road was 126.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% higher than the Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Colbren Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and the 87th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lower Colbren Road, Ammanford, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2019-02-08 | £199,063 |
| 4 Lower Colbren Road, Ammanford, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2017-06-23 | £130,781 |
| Bramble Cottage Lower Colbren Road, Ammanford, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2014-08-29 | £128,870 |
| 2 Lower Colbren Road, Ammanford, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2013-05-24 | £103,977 |
| 4 Lower Colbren Road, Ammanford, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2009-06-19 | £84,240 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGG Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen New Road , Gwauncaegurwen SA18 1UN | - not rated | 628 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tairgwaith Primary School Llwyncelyn Road , Tairgwaith SA18 1UU | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynaman C P School Brynceunant , Brynamman SA18 1AH | - not rated | 3,480 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Bedol Cwmamman Road , Glanamman SA18 1DZ | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGGD Cwmllynfell Pen-Y-Bryn , Cwmllynfell SA9 2FL | - not rated | 4,517 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 58 | 58 Heol Cae Gurwen | 193 yd | |
| Ali Express | The Trading Post building, Graig Road | 665 yd | |
| The Mount Bar and Grill | 27-29 Graig Road | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guardsman | 50 Heol Y Gors | 506 yd | |
| Cwmgors RFC | Cwmgors Rugby Club, New Road | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmgors Cantonese Takeaway | 21 Heol Y Gors | 306 yd | |
| Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away | 10 Heol Cae Gurwen | 439 yd | |
| Trading Post | The Trading Post, Graig Road | 664 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 | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.