SA12 is a postcode district in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, covering 778 active and 111 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SA12 (16%) is characterised by a working-class rental area — manual workers, tight budgets, affordable homes, alongside a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SA12 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SA12 are around £158k, down 3.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SA12 at 282 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SA12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales
SA12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SA12 postcode area.
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Population32,701
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Avg Age43
payments
Avg Income£ 31,675 /yr
work
Employed41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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4/10family_restroomFamily
5/10favoriteHealth
7/10workEmployment
3/10diversity_3Diversity
4/10paymentsAffluence
1/10directions_transitTransit
9/10homeHome Ownership
4/10trending_upInvestment
9/10psychology
Area Character
SA12 is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £158k. Property prices are trending down 3.2% year-on-year.
home £158,496 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%
Economic Activity
41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences3844
Anti-social behaviour1449
Public order1020
Criminal damage and arson707
Shoplifting702
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Jersey Bakery
- J.V.R. Stores
- Aliment Ltd (Health Foods)
- AM Late Shop
- Aunty Jackie's Organic Bakes
- + 103 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Bryn Bettws Lodge & Kiosk
- Dunes Hotel Wyvern Avenue
- Gwesty Aberavon Beach
- Aberavon Beach Hotel
- Bryn Bettws Lodge & Kiosk
- + 1 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- The Soccer Club
- The Soccer Club
- Aberavon Green Stars RFC
- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl
- Afan Tavern
- + 43 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Cinnamon Kitchen
- Pirate Cove Adventure Golf
- T Bones
- TwoCann at St Pauls
- Cinnamon Kitchen
- + 71 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl
- Lidl
- Archfarchnad Morrisons Baglan
- Co-operative Group
- The Food Warehouse
- + 3 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Aadeez Indian Takeaway
- Fresh Mobile Catering
- Aadeez Indian Takeaway
- Fresh Mobile Catering
- Afan Pizza Kebab & Burgers
- + 61 more
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Area Profile: SA12 · Data under Open Government Licence