Postcode insights

SA11 2LA

Ruskin Street

Briton Ferry West

Interactive map showing SA11 2LA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SA11 2LA

Overview

Postcode SA11 2LA is located in an urban city, within the Briton Ferry West ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Briton Ferry area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Briton Ferry is £40,083 per year. The nearest station is Briton Ferry, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Jersey Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Briton Ferry has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 25 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Briton Ferry has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.6%

Approximately 45.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Briton Ferry is £40,083 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA11 2LA.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for SA11 2LA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Briton Ferry

N/A

Walking directions to Briton Ferry

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA11 2LA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miJersey ParkLargeWalking directions to Jersey Park
0.1 miJames FieldSmallWalking directions to James Field

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
7,690.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.72(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.24(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.62(+45%)
Public order
6.87(-16%)
Other crime
3.75(+79%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
310
95.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.93%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.62%
Other Asian
1
0.31%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
33.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
17.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
13.25%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.82%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
33
28.95%
Owns with a mortgage
22
19.3%
Owns outright
21
18.42%
Other social rented
19
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.91%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Briton Ferry West

Median price£134,950
Price per sq ft£161
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£113K – £144K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £134,950 (about £161 per square foot) in Briton Ferry West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £240,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Briton Ferry West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached21£139,000£163
Terraced10£124,250£139

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Briton Ferry West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Briton Ferry West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£127,000£75,000£63,000
2017£110,000£85,000£62,000
2018£162,998£76,250£71,000
2019£180,000£85,000£79,500
2020£161,500£81,475£80,000
2021£199,500£95,750£96,000
2022£175,000£122,000£112,500
2023£150,000£110,000£97,500
2024£195,000£122,500£112,000
2025£139,500£135,975
2026£133,500£82,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Briton Ferry West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Briton Ferry West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122£87£64
2017£104£96£73
2018£144£88£76
2019£217£103£81
2020£162£99£89
2021£241£115£106
2022£155£129£126
2023£157£123£114
2024£169£165£123
2025£161£139
2026£165£103
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Briton Ferry West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Briton Ferry West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA11 2LA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA11 2LA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202666, Ruskin Street, Neath, SA11 2LASemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
28 Apr 20252, Carlyle Street, Neath, SA11 2LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£178,000
23 Jan 202640, Shelone Terrace, Neath, SA11 2UETerracedFreehold£125,000
20 Nov 202510, Shelone Terrace, Neath, SA11 2UETerracedFreehold£168,000
13 Jun 202516, Shelone Terrace, Neath, SA11 2UETerracedFreehold£132,500

Schools

In the SA11 2LA postcode area, located within Briton Ferry, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA11 2LA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYGG Tyle'r YnnWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Carreg HirWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableHorizons EducareWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA11 2LA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA11 2LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miChasesBrynhyfryd Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 2HTWalking directions to Chases
0.3 miSparFarm Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 2TAWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTesco ExpressNeath Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 2AXWalking directions to Tesco Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA11 2LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kirsty Louise Morris

Briton Ferry West - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Stephen Kinnock

Aberafan Maesteg - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNeath Port TalbotW06000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyAberafan MaestegW07000081
WardBriton Ferry WestW05001685
ParishBriton FerryW04001022
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Briton FerryW02000211
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 013CW01000896
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA11 2LA

Is SA11 2LA (Briton Ferry) safe?

The area around SA11 2LA records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2LA?

The median sale price around SA11 2LA in Briton Ferry is £134,950 (about £161 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA11 2LA?

There are 4 schools close to SA11 2LA, including YGG Tyle'r Ynn, Ysgol Carreg Hir and Horizons Educare. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA11 2LA?

The closest station to SA11 2LA is Briton Ferry, about 368 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA11 2LA?

SA11 2LA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA11 2LA (Briton Ferry) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA11 2LA is Stephen Kinnock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kirsty Louise Morris (Independent).

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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.