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SA11 1JN Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Neath Port Talbot

Lower crime rate4.1/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesShopliftingCriminal Damage And ArsonPublic Order…and 2 more

Trend -1% versus prior comparable archive

Wealthy area 8.9/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 10/10Wales
Median sold price£125kSA11 sample - 69 sales
Recent change-3.8%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Wales
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area97.8%Average for Wales94.1%
Significant presencewhite other, asian indian, asian chinese
Immediate area1.3%Average for Wales
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area52.8%Average for Wales
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area2,253Average for Wales1,516
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area60.1%Average for Wales58.5%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area56.9%Average for Wales66.3%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area76.8%Average for Wales

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied56.9% dominant

Owned56.9%
Private rent12.3%
Social rent30.4%

Schools nearby 12 within 1 mile

About SA11 1JN: area rating, property, schools and local change

SA11 1JN is a postcode in Neath East, Neath Port Talbot, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA11 1JN, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 30% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around SA11 1JN are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for SA11 1JN is based on Neath Port Talbot 012 Census 2021. It covers 6,180 residents, 2,253 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 57% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 30% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.

For property prices near SA11 1JN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £125k from 69 rolling sales, down 3.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near SA11 1JN can compare 12 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SA11 1JN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

FAQ

Common questions about SA11 1JN

Is SA11 1JN a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 30% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near SA11 1JN?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near SA11 1JN?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for SA11 1JN?

LocaleIQ matched SA11 1JN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in SA11 1JN?

The latest median sold price is £125k based on 69 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.