Resident population
142,028
Mid-year estimate · 2025
Wales · W06000012
Driving in Neath Port Talbot.
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Residents aged 17–24
13,012
Sum of published single-year ages · 2025
Households without a car or van
20.9%
Census 2021 · 13,059 households
Context for planning, not a demand forecast.
Residents aged 17–24 are not necessarily learners. Adults learn at many ages. A household vehicle may not be suitable, available or insured for private practice. A provider business address does not establish pickup coverage.
Age detail
| Age | Residents |
|---|---|
| Age 16 | 1,697 |
| Age 17 | 1,718 |
| Age 18 | 1,699 |
| Age 19 | 2,062 |
| Age 20 | 1,718 |
| Age 21 | 1,487 |
| Age 22 | 1,535 |
| Age 23 | 1,470 |
| Age 24 | 1,323 |
Household vehicle availability
| Category | Households |
|---|---|
| Total: All households | 62,375 |
| No cars or vans in household | 13,059 |
| 1 car or van in household | 26,396 |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 16,978 |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5,942 |
Census counts use statistical disclosure control. Categories and dates remain source-specific.
Instructor business and affordability context
Registered driving-school enterprises
5
SIC 85530 · 2025 · rounded to the nearest five
These are VAT/PAYE registered enterprises based at an address in this area. Many small sole traders are excluded; one enterprise can employ several instructors. This industry classification also includes some flying schools. Use it alongside actual provider information when researching a teaching business.
ONS UK Business Counts through Nomis . A published zero can be rounded; it does not mean there are no instructors.
WIMD 2025 · Wales
Historical area context using this nation’s own measures. These figures do not assess individual learners or establish funding eligibility. Compare only within the same source, edition and unit.
WIMD
| Measure | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total LSOAs | 90 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 15 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 33 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 42 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 65 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 16.6667 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 36.6667 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 46.6667 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 72.2222 | percent of area LSOAs |
Income
| Measure | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total LSOAs | 90 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 13 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 26 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 40 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 60 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 14.4444 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 28.8889 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 44.4444 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 66.6667 | percent of area LSOAs |
Employment
| Measure | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total LSOAs | 90 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 18 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 36 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 46 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 67 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 20 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 40 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 51.1111 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 74.4444 | percent of area LSOAs |
Health
| Measure | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total LSOAs | 90 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 17 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 26 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 42 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 66 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 18.8889 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 28.8889 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 46.6667 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 73.3333 | percent of area LSOAs |
Education
| Measure | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total LSOAs | 90 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 19 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 36 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 51 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 67 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 21.1111 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 40 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 56.6667 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 74.4444 | percent of area LSOAs |
Access to services
| Measure | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total LSOAs | 90 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 3 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 23 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 44 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 69 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 3.3333 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 25.5556 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 48.8889 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 76.6667 | percent of area LSOAs |
Housing
| Measure | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total LSOAs | 90 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 1 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 4 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 14 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 31 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 1.1111 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 4.4444 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 15.5556 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 34.4444 | percent of area LSOAs |
Community safety
| Measure | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total LSOAs | 90 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 4 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 8 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 16 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 44 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 4.4444 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 8.8889 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 17.7778 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 48.8889 | percent of area LSOAs |
Physical environment
| Measure | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total LSOAs | 90 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 19 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 26 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 35 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 50 | LSOAs |
| Most deprived 10% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-191) | 21.1111 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 20% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-382) | 28.8889 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 30% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-574) | 38.8889 | percent of area LSOAs |
| Most deprived 50% LSOAs in Wales (ranks 1-958) | 55.5556 | percent of area LSOAs |
Original source and definitions . Counts and published percentages retain their separate units. A percentage describes this authority’s LSOAs within the stated Wales-wide deprivation group.
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Traffic and road safety
Annual traffic and reported injury collisions on the same official authority code.
Funding and support
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Instructor business context
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Sources and geography
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