SA10 6BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Pentreffynnon in Neath Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Coedffranc West ward and the Aberavon constituency.
For families considering a move, SA10 6BL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6BL are sourced from Output Area W00010425 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA10 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA10 6BL.
298
44
£ 37,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA10 6BL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA10 6BL — age 44, 78% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA10 6BL. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
SA10 6BL has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- New Corner Cafe1.0 km
- Aggregate Industries, Express Asphalt0.1 km
- Bwyty Harvester Restaurant0.8 km
- David Lloyd Clubs0.8 km
- Harvester Restaurant0.8 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- C & C Stores0.8 km
- C & C Stores0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Rock & Fountain1.0 km
- Rock & Fountain1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Old Road Fish Bar1.0 km
- Old Road Fish Bar1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skewen1.3 km
- Briton Ferry1.9 km
- Neath2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SA106BL · Data under Open Government Licence