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Who lives in SA8 3

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SA8 3, set against Wales as a whole.

Council
Neath Port Talbot
Region
Wales
Population
9,112 (2024)
Population

Who lives in SA8 3

Residents
9,112
2024 estimate
Households
3,862
Census
Median age
44
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 21%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.1% of residents. 17.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 21.5% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the Wales figure of 21.3%.

SA8 3Wales
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.1% of residents are female and 48.9% male.

SA8 3
51%
49%
Wales
  • Female51.1%51.1%
  • Male48.9%48.9%
Relationships

Relationship status

46.9% of adults in SA8 3 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the Wales average of 43.8%. 34% have never married.

SA8 3Wales
Married or civil partnership46.9%43.8%
Never married34%37.2%
Divorced or dissolved10%9.9%
Separated1.8%2%
Widowed7.3%7.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79% of residents in SA8 3 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.

SA8 3
50%
29%
14%
Wales
  • Very good49.6%46.2%
  • Good29.5%32.4%
  • Fair13.9%14.5%
  • Bad5.2%5.3%
  • Very bad1.9%1.7%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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