Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

OLD ROAD, SA10 6AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD ROAD, SA10 6AR.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA10 6AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA10 6AR's 62% ownership and 45-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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA10 6AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Road, 0.5km from Neath Abbey in Neath. Administratively it sits within Coedffranc Central ward and the Aberavon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, 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 SA10 6AR are sourced from Output Area W00004857 (shared with 11 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 SA10 6AR. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

3 sales · Mean £ 143,000

Detached

£ 152,000

1 sales · Mean £ 152,000

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

SA10 6AR has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order11
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Curry Knight0.3 km
  • Byddin yr Iachawdwriaeth0.1 km
  • Curry Knight0.3 km
  • La Casona0.5 km
  • St. Mary's Church Community Centre0.1 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Abbey Gate Stores0.7 km
  • C & C Stores0.5 km
  • Jefferies Stores0.3 km
  • Skewen Local Store0.6 km
  • Sweet Delights and All Things Nice0.4 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Colliers Arms0.5 km
  • The Bloom Inn Ltd0.4 km
  • The Bloom Inn Ltd0.4 km
  • Colliers Arms0.5 km
  • Rock & Fountain0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • China Chef0.6 km
  • Dirty Fries Guy / Sunny Side Up Breakfasts0.4 km
  • Positano0.6 km
  • Sim's Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Dirty Fries Guy / Sunny Side Up Breakfasts0.4 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skewen0.8 km
  • Neath2.1 km
  • Briton Ferry2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • White Gates0.1 km
  • White Gates0.2 km
  • Old Road0.3 km
  • Dynevor Road0.4 km
  • Sunnyland Crescent0.4 km