Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

ETHEL STREET, SA11 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ETHEL STREET, SA11 1BB.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA11 1BB 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.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 38, SA11 1BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.

home £74,250 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA11 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ethel Street, 0.2km from Melincryddan in Neath. Administratively it sits within Neath East ward and the Neath constituency.

Within the SA11 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £74k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.5% 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 SA11 1BB are sourced from Output Area W00004979 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA11 1BB. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 75,000

9 sales · Mean £ 74,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SA11 1BB is moderate at 61 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.

Violence and sexual offences124
Anti-social behaviour49
Public order41
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft12

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Canolfan Gymunedol Castell-nedd0.9 km
  • Orchard Coffee Bar And Bistro0.9 km
  • Katie's kitchen1.0 km
  • Serenade0.9 km
  • Area 510.2 km
  • + 53 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Llewellyns1.0 km
  • Mile End Service Station0.4 km
  • Naissance Trading & Innovation Company Ltd0.2 km
  • Booze Express0.9 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • + 43 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Castle Hotel1.0 km
  • Spirit n Spice Bar & Kitchen1.0 km
  • The Ambassador Hotel1.0 km
  • Castle Hotel1.0 km
  • Spirit n Spice Bar & Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Highlander Bar & Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Old Market Tavern1.0 km
  • Highlander Bar & Restaurant0.4 km
  • David Protheroe0.8 km
  • The Cambrian Arms0.2 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Lidl Foodstore0.1 km
  • Lidl Foodstore0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Royal Pizza0.7 km
  • Siop Tecawê Central House Take Away0.6 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Tennessee Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Topolis Pizza0.9 km
  • + 47 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Neath0.8 km
  • Briton Ferry2.0 km
  • Skewen2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle Bingo0.1 km
  • Castle Bingo0.2 km
  • St Catherine`s0.2 km
  • St Catherine`s0.2 km
  • Rockfield Terrace0.2 km