Postcode insights

SA11 2AA

Gardners Lane

Neath East

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Detailed insights for SA11 2AA

Overview

Postcode SA11 2AA 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Briton Ferry, about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Melyn Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
43.6%
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 221 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Neath South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.6%

Approximately 43.6% 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 2AA.

Transport

The nearest station is Briton Ferry located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA11 2AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Briton Ferry

N/A

Walking directions to Briton Ferry
0.9 mi

Neath

N/A

Walking directions to Neath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA11 2AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMelyn ParkSmallWalking directions to Melyn Park
0.4 miMount Pleasant ParkSmallWalking directions to Mount Pleasant Park

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
5,324 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.2(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.25(+17%)
Public order
10.89(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.44(+29%)
Other theft
5.81(+27%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
97.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.32%
Irish
2
0.66%
Other White
1
0.33%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
76
30.77%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
19.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.36%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.55%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
24.83%
Social rents from council
36
24.16%
Owns with a mortgage
33
22.15%
Other social rented
29
19.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.38%
Total households: 149

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA11 2AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA11 2AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jan 20266, Gardners Lane, Neath, SA11 2AASemi-DetachedFreehold£100,000
04 Mar 202623, Meadow Road, Neath, SA11 2AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
30 May 202511, Greenwood Road, Neath, SA11 2BATerracedFreehold£87,000
13 Nov 20254, Primrose Road, Neath, SA11 2APSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
07 May 202526, Primrose Road, Neath, SA11 2APSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,000

Schools

In the SA11 2AA postcode area, located within Neath South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA11 2AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHorizons EducareWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableMelin PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Carreg HirWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA11 2AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA11 2AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparOld Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 2DAWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miKumar StoresFurnace Terrace, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 2EEWalking directions to Kumar Stores
0.3 miLidlBriton Ferry Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 1ASWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miSparFarm Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 2TAWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA11 2AA, 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 SouthW02000210
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 012AW01000936
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA11 2AA

Is SA11 2AA (Neath South) safe?

The area around SA11 2AA records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2AA?

The median sale price around SA11 2AA in Neath South is £116,225 (about £128 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA11 2AA?

There are 7 schools close to SA11 2AA, including Horizons Educare, Melin Primary and Ysgol Carreg Hir. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA11 2AA?

The closest station to SA11 2AA is Briton Ferry, about 1,396 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA11 2AA?

SA11 2AA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 221 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA11 2AA (Neath South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East covering SA11 2AA 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.