Amman Road is in Lower Brynamman, Ammanford and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA18 1SW 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 Amman Road, Lower Brynamman, Ammanford, SA18 1SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA18 1TA, SA18 1SP, SA18 1SJ, SA18 1SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA18 1SW is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population 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% | 45.8% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 54.2% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 | 26.9% | 36.5% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 39.7% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 11.7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 (69.8%) 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 | 44.6% | 36.9% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 23.9% | 32.9% | 9.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 22% | 18.6% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 9.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 26.1% | 20.6% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 17.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 23.2% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.4% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 97% 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% | 97% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amman Road was 134.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% higher than the Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Amman Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and the 79th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 85.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Maes Crofte Amman Road, Ammanford, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2023-12-14 | £213,372 |
| 12 Amman Road, Ammanford, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-08-04 | £155,010 |
| 4 Maes Crofte Amman Road, Ammanford, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-12-13 | £253,918 |
| 2 Maes Crofte Amman Road, Ammanford, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2022-10-21 | £254,183 |
| 12 Amman Road, Ammanford, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-12-09 | £87,555 |
SA18 1SW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brynaman C P School Brynceunant , Brynamman SA18 1AH | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen New Road , Gwauncaegurwen SA18 1UN | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tairgwaith Primary School Llwyncelyn Road , Tairgwaith SA18 1UU | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGGD Cwmllynfell Pen-Y-Bryn , Cwmllynfell SA9 2FL | - not rated | 3,821 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Bedol Cwmamman Road , Glanamman SA18 1DZ | - not rated | 3,969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Centre | Cwmgarw Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynamman RFC | Brynamman Rugby Club, Amman Road | 7 yd | |
| BRIDGEND INN | 3 Station Road | 591 yd | |
| Tregyb Arms | 39 Cwmgarw Road | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Corner | 63a Station Road | 367 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza | Napoli Pizza, Crown Hotel, 25-27 Park Street | 387 yd | |
| LOTUS CHINESE AND FISH SHOP | 31 Station Road | 591 yd | |
| Rominos Pizza | 18 Mountain Road | 1,010 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 | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.