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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Population

32,701

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 31,675 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
workEmployment
3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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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

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.

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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
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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