SA10 6BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Compton Road, 0.3km from Pentreffynnon in Neath. Administratively it sits within Coedffranc Central ward and the Aberavon constituency.
For families considering a move, SA10 6BA represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 155.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SA10 6BA are sourced from Output Area W00004855 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMPTON ROAD, SA10 6BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON ROAD, SA10 6BA.
249
50
£ 37,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA10 6BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA10 6BA's 60% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 155.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA10 6BA. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
3 sales · Mean £ 133,116
Detached
£ 125,000
5 sales · Mean £ 141,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA10 6BA has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- New Corner Cafe0.3 km
- Zafran Indian Restaurant0.4 km
- Curry Knight0.3 km
- Byddin yr Iachawdwriaeth0.2 km
- Curry Knight0.3 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Abbey Gate Stores0.8 km
- Greggs PLC 005028510.7 km
- Abbey Gate Stores0.8 km
- C & C Stores0.4 km
- Jefferies Stores0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Rock & Fountain0.3 km
- Colliers Arms0.5 km
- The Bloom Inn Ltd0.4 km
- Clwb Criced Sgiwen0.7 km
- Skewen Cricket Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Old Road Fish Bar0.3 km
- China Chef0.6 km
- Dirty Fries Guy / Sunny Side Up Breakfasts0.5 km
- Positano0.6 km
- Sim's Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skewen0.8 km
- Neath2.1 km
- Briton Ferry2.6 km
Bus Stops
- White Gates0.3 km
- Rock & Fountain Inn0.3 km
- Rock & Fountain Inn0.3 km
- Old Road0.4 km
- Talbot Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA106BA · Data under Open Government Licence