Postcode insights

SA11 1BH

Lombard Street

Neath East

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Detailed insights for SA11 1BH

Overview

Postcode SA11 1BH is located in an urban city, within the Neath East ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Neath Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Neath Town is £36,615 per year. The nearest station is Neath, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Neath Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 109 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Neath Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.6%

Approximately 42.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Neath Town is £36,615 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA11 1BH.

Transport

The nearest station is Neath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA11 1BH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Neath

N/A

Walking directions to Neath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA11 1BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVictoria GardensSmallWalking directions to Victoria Gardens
0.4 miMelyn ParkSmallWalking directions to Melyn Park
0.3 miMount Pleasant ParkSmallWalking directions to Mount Pleasant Park

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
9,161.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.49(+78%)
Public order
18.66(+127%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.16(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.01(+23%)
Other theft
5.15(+12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
92.96%
Bangladeshi
5
1.76%
Other White
5
1.76%
Chinese
4
1.41%
Other
4
1.41%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
25.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
21.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
21.17%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
61
39.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
27.74%
Owns outright
28
18.06%
Owns with a mortgage
13
8.39%
Social rents from council
5
3.23%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Neath East

Median price£116,225
Price per sq ft£128
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£97K – £137K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £116,225 (about £128 per square foot) in Neath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Neath East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£280,000£242
Semi-Detached11£120,000£163
Terraced52£110,000£121
Flats2£96,500£131

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Neath East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Neath East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146,000£40,500£123,500£68,000
2017£157,000£78,000£113,000£70,000
2018£159,950£52,000£108,000£72,000
2019£167,500£51,250£107,500£75,000
2020£180,000£60,000£109,000£74,000
2021£212,500£76,000£131,000£88,250
2022£245,000£85,000£144,250£101,500
2023£260,000£78,000£142,000£105,000
2024£228,000£65,000£136,000£106,000
2025£274,500£91,500£168,500£107,500
2026£290,000£80,000£111,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Neath East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Neath East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146£59£98£74
2017£143£123£125£80
2018£159£72£110£80
2019£161£112£118£82
2020£171£130£114£80
2021£186£117£130£94
2022£222£140£143£110
2023£219£132£151£111
2024£220£105£131£110
2025£225£121£171£119
2026£210£138£129£134
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Neath East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Neath East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA11 1BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA11 1BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20269, Lombard Street, Neath, SA11 1BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£75,000
18 Jul 202541, Whittington Street, Neath, SA11 1ANTerracedFreehold£100,000
04 Mar 20255, Whittington Street, Neath, SA11 1ANTerracedFreehold£74,000
17 Mar 202636, New Henry Street, Neath, SA11 1PHTerracedFreehold£120,000
05 Jun 202535, New Henry Street, Neath, SA11 1PHTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the SA11 1BH postcode area, located within Neath Town, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA11 1BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableMelin PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableGnoll Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath)Welsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA11 1BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA11 1BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop ShopLewis Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 1DXWalking directions to One Stop Shop
0.3 miSparOld Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 2DAWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miLidlBriton Ferry Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 1ASWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miBooze Express2 Windsor Road, Neath, SA11 1DAWalking directions to Booze Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA11 1BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lauren Heard

Neath East - Elected 28 Mar 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Carolyn Harris

Neath and Swansea East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNeath Port TalbotW06000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyNeath and Swansea EastW07000103
WardNeath EastW05001703
ParishNeathW04000618
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Neath TownW02000206
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 008BW01000935
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA11 1BH

Is SA11 1BH (Neath Town) safe?

The area around SA11 1BH records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SA11 1BH?

The median sale price around SA11 1BH in Neath Town is £116,225 (about £128 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA11 1BH?

There are 9 schools close to SA11 1BH, including Melin Primary, Gnoll Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA11 1BH?

The closest station to SA11 1BH is Neath, about 688 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA11 1BH?

SA11 1BH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 109 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA11 1BH (Neath Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East covering SA11 1BH is Carolyn Harris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lauren Heard (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.