Postcode insights

SA11 1EW

The Ropewalk

Neath North

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Detailed insights for SA11 1EW

Overview

Postcode SA11 1EW is located in an urban city, within the Neath North 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 455.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.3× 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 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
456
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
50.3%
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 49 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Neath Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 455.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.3%

Approximately 50.3% 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 1EW.

Transport

The nearest station is Neath located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA11 1EW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Neath

N/A

Walking directions to Neath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA11 1EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miVictoria GardensSmallWalking directions to Victoria Gardens

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
7,973.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
248.7(+633%)
Anti-social behaviour
138.26(+963%)
Public order
83.48(+916%)
Shoplifting
81.74(+1171%)
Drugs
40(+1444%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
88.63%
Bangladeshi
8
2.68%
Indian
6
2.01%
Other Asian
6
2.01%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.34%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
32.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
15.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
14.29%
Level 3 (A level)
29
11.2%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
84
46.41%
Owns outright
37
20.44%
Owns with a mortgage
27
14.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
12.15%
Social rents from council
7
3.87%
Total households: 181

Property prices in Neath North

Median price£139,250
Price per sq ft£155
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£111K – £188K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £139,250 (about £155 per square foot) in Neath North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £350,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£164,500£207
Terraced35£149,000£135
Detached1£137,500£113
Flats4£120,000£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Neath North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Neath North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£48,000£142,500£95,000
2017£72,000£128,750£102,000
2018£69,000£139,975£111,500
2019£153,000£89,975
2020£115,000£151,000£122,500
2021£64,975£232,500£127,000
2022£88,000£170,000£129,000
2023£212,000£125,000
2024£73,000£170,000£121,500
2025£115,000£177,500£145,000
2026£195,000£111,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Neath North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Neath North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£59£139£85
2017£223£135£94
2018£145£148£105
2019£159£98
2020£140£140£115
2021£195£172£121
2022£207£148£125
2023£178£129
2024£145£194£143
2025£184£188£139
2026£232£115
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Neath North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA11 1EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Oct 202513, The Ropewalk, Neath, SA11 1EWTerracedFreehold£138,000
24 Oct 202518A, The Ropewalk, Neath, SA11 1EWDetachedFreehold£137,500
03 Oct 202510, Allister Street, Neath, SA11 1ENTerracedFreehold£106,000
25 Jul 202515, Dudley Street, Neath, SA11 1EYTerracedFreehold£123,000
10 Dec 20258, London Road, Neath, SA11 1HBOtherFreehold£437,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA11 1EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableAlderman Davies CIW Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableGnoll Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYGG Castell-neddWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA11 1EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA11 1EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBooze Express2 Windsor Road, Neath, SA11 1DAWalking directions to Booze Express
0.3 miIcelandOld Market Street, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 3NAWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miOne Stop ShopLewis Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 1DXWalking directions to One Stop Shop
0.3 miMorrisonsAngel Street, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 1RQWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miALDINeath Abbey Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA10 7BRWalking directions to ALDI

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Alan Lockyer

Neath North - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Andy Lodwig

Neath North - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

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 NorthW05001704
ParishNeathW04000618
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Neath TownW02000206
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 008DW01000939
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA11 1EW

Is SA11 1EW (Neath Town) safe?

The area around SA11 1EW records about 456 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 1EW?

The median sale price around SA11 1EW in Neath Town is £139,250 (about £155 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA11 1EW?

There are 9 schools close to SA11 1EW, including Alderman Davies CIW Primary School, Gnoll Primary School and YGG Castell-nedd. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA11 1EW?

The closest station to SA11 1EW is Neath, about 243 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA11 1EW?

SA11 1EW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 49 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East covering SA11 1EW is Carolyn Harris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan Lockyer (Labour Party) and Andy Lodwig (Independent).

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.