SA10 6BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glan Yr Afon, 0.1km from Pentreffynnon in Neath. Administratively it sits within Coedffranc Central ward and the Aberavon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA10 6BE is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 6BE are sourced from Output Area W00004862 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLAN YR AFON, SA10 6BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLAN YR AFON, SA10 6BE.
329
44
£ 37,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA10 6BE 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
SA10 6BE is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA10 6BE. The average age is 43.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA10 6BE has low crime rates — 28 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
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Greggs PLC 005028511.0 km
- Croeso Cakes0.6 km
- Jenkins Bakeries0.6 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.6 km
- S & S Stores0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Skewen R F C Ltd1.0 km
- The Bloom Inn Ltd0.6 km
- Colliers Arms0.6 km
- Rock & Fountain0.3 km
- Skewen R F C Ltd1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Aggregate Industries, Express Asphalt0.6 km
- Cresci's Ice Cream and Cafe0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- Cresci's Ice Cream and Cafe0.7 km
- La Casona0.6 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Express Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
- Fortune House0.9 km
- Marmaris Pizza and Grill (Roni Ltd T/A)0.6 km
- Skewen Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- Unique Spices0.7 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skewen0.8 km
- Neath2.3 km
- Briton Ferry2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Talbot Road0.2 km
- Talbot Road0.2 km
- Rock & Fountain Inn0.3 km
- Rock & Fountain Inn0.3 km
- Parc Wern0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA106BE · Data under Open Government Licence