SA12 6AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Road, 0.2km from Aberavon in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Sandfields East ward and the Aberavon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA12 6AB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 51.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SA12 6AB are sourced from Output Area W00005089 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD, SA12 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, SA12 6AB.
343
39
£ 32,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA12 6AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 39, SA12 6AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £139k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 51.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA12 6AB. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
3 sales · Mean £ 112,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA12 6AB has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Morrison Road Late Shop1.0 km
- Daron Family Shopper0.4 km
- Harvester Grocery Ltd0.4 km
- Reel Cinema0.9 km
- Roberts & Sons Family Butchers0.6 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- RVS (at NPT Hospital)0.8 km
- Shark 4 U1.0 km
- China Kitchen (Ffion Ltd T/A)0.3 km
- DP's Desserts0.7 km
- Happy Wok (Tian Tian Ltd)0.0 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Aberavon Harlequins RFC0.6 km
- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.3 km
- Seaside Social & Labour Club0.9 km
- The Red Dragon0.8 km
- Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Bar Gallois0.7 km
- Blanco's Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
- Canolfan Hamdden a Ffitrwydd Aberafan0.8 km
- Community Meals on Wheels and Woody's Cafe0.0 km
- Blanco's Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
- + 29 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Port Talbot Parkway1.3 km
- Baglan2.7 km
- Briton Ferry5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Addison Road0.0 km
- Hospital Road0.0 km
- Addison Road0.1 km
- Newbridge Road0.1 km
- Newbridge Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SA126AB · Data under Open Government Licence