Postcode insights

SA11 1GA

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Neath South

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Detailed insights for SA11 1GA

Overview

Postcode SA11 1GA is located in an urban city, within the Neath South ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Neath South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.2 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 South is £43,558 per year. The nearest station is Neath, about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mount Pleasant Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
56.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Neath South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 328 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 South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.4%

Approximately 56.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Neath South is £43,558 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Neath located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA11 1GA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Neath

N/A

Walking directions to Neath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA11 1GA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMount Pleasant ParkSmallWalking directions to Mount Pleasant Park

Area Profile

Population
466
Population density
2,125.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.1(+98%)
Public order
15.48(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.32(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.74(+5%)
Other crime
5.16(+146%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
402
86.45%
Arab
14
3.01%
Other White
11
2.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
2.15%
Bangladeshi
9
1.94%
Total population: 465

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
113
34.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
16.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
16.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
12.08%
Level 3 (A level)
39
11.78%
Total 16+ residents: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
68
39.53%
Owns with a mortgage
31
18.02%
Owns outright
29
16.86%
Social rents from council
29
16.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
6.98%
Total households: 172

Property prices in Neath South

Median price£197,500
Price per sq ft£199
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £260K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £199 per square foot) in Neath South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £364,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£263,000£240
Semi-Detached28£207,500£196
Terraced5£132,500£150
Flats3£99,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Neath South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Neath South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153,000£128,250£68,000
2017£190,000£67,500£115,000£78,000
2018£140,000£70,000£145,000£87,475
2019£180,000£125,000£78,000
2020£180,500£63,000£129,000£89,995
2021£230,000£84,000£150,000£105,250
2022£335,000£75,250£145,250£107,000
2023£235,000£90,000£149,000£118,000
2024£286,250£77,250£140,000£125,500
2025£285,000£83,500£210,000£130,000
2026£280,000£105,000£232,000£123,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Neath South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Neath South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£107£127£91
2017£173£143£119£87
2018£146£114£149£104
2019£150£128£91
2020£172£115£132£80
2021£205£147£147£122
2022£213£96£162£120
2023£197£148£185£126
2024£195£123£167£149
2025£247£140£203£150
2026£220£157£177£139
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Neath South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA11 1GA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA11 1GA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202516, Caederwen Road, Neath, SA11 1UYSemi-DetachedFreehold£152,500
01 May 202633, Groves Road, Neath, SA11 1YBSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
21 Mar 202532, Groves Road, Neath, SA11 1UUTerracedFreehold£122,500
30 May 202553, Kingdon Owen Road, Neath, SA11 1JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£124,995
31 Mar 202516, Talbot Road, Neath, SA11 1UTSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA11 1GA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath)Welsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableGnoll Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableCrynallt Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA11 1GA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBoghan Cimla StoreCimla Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 3UEWalking directions to Boghan Cimla Store
0.3 miTesco ExpressCimla Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 3UGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCK's SupermarketCae Rhys Ddu Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 3UGWalking directions to CK's Supermarket
0.4 miOne Stop ShopLewis Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 1DXWalking directions to One Stop Shop

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Carl Jordan

Neath South - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Peter Rees

Neath South - Elected 5 May 2022

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 SouthW05001705
ParishNeathW04000618
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Neath SouthW02000210
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 012BW01000941
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2012-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SA11 1GA

Is SA11 1GA (Neath South) safe?

The area around SA11 1GA records about 105 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 1GA?

The median sale price around SA11 1GA in Neath South is £197,500 (about £199 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA11 1GA?

There are 8 schools close to SA11 1GA, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Neath), Gnoll Primary School and Crynallt Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA11 1GA?

The closest station to SA11 1GA is Neath, about 1,308 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA11 1GA?

SA11 1GA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 328 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA11 1GA (Neath South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East covering SA11 1GA is Carolyn Harris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Carl Jordan (Independent) and Peter Rees (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.