SA11 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lombard Street, 0.4km from Melincryddan in Neath. Administratively it sits within Neath East ward and the Neath constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA11 1BH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area W00004980 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOMBARD STREET, SA11 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOMBARD STREET, SA11 1BH.
288
37
£ 30,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA11 1BH 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
SA11 1BH has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA11 1BH. The average age is 37.3. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 66,500
2 sales · Mean £ 66,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA11 1BH is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- K & D Barnes Family Butchers1.0 km
- The Slab Creator1.0 km
- Llewellyns0.8 km
- Mile End Service Station0.6 km
- Naissance Trading & Innovation Company Ltd0.3 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- The Cross Keys0.8 km
- Castell Nedd0.9 km
- Highlander Bar & Restaurant0.3 km
- Neath Athletic R.F.C1.0 km
- The Old Market Tavern0.8 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Canolfan Gymunedol Castell-nedd0.8 km
- The Greyhound0.9 km
- The Place (Neath Leisure Centre Cafe)1.0 km
- Orchard Coffee Bar And Bistro0.8 km
- Cyngor Tref Castell-nedd1.0 km
- + 85 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Castle Hotel0.8 km
- Spirit n Spice Bar & Kitchen0.8 km
- The Ambassador Hotel0.8 km
- Castle Hotel0.8 km
- Spirit n Spice Bar & Kitchen0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Archfarchnad Morrisons Castell-nedd0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl Foodstore0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Leon's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Royal Pizza0.6 km
- Siop Tecawê Central House Take Away0.4 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Tennessee Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 55 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Neath0.7 km
- Briton Ferry2.2 km
- Skewen2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Southgate Street0.1 km
- Stockham's Corner0.2 km
- St Catherine`s0.3 km
- St Catherine`s0.3 km
- Castle Bingo0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA111BH · Data under Open Government Licence