SA12 6AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dickens Avenue, 0.5km from Aberavon in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Sandfields East ward and the Aberavon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k. 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 6AH are sourced from Output Area W00005097 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DICKENS AVENUE, SA12 6AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DICKENS AVENUE, SA12 6AH.
301
41
£ 32,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA12 6AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA12 6AH's 72% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA12 6AH. The average age is 41.0. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 192,500
2 sales · Mean £ 192,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA12 6AH has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Roberts & Sons Family Butchers0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Mullai Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.7 km
- The Red Dragon1.0 km
- Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.3 km
- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.7 km
- The Red Dragon1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bethel Trust (Food Bank)0.9 km
- Burger Bar at Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.3 km
- Cafe Remo's0.9 km
- Mrs Munch0.7 km
- The Docks Cafe0.7 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Burgess Green0.8 km
- China Kitchen0.5 km
- DP's Desserts0.3 km
- Fairfield Fish Bar0.9 km
- Ginger1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Port Talbot Parkway1.4 km
- Baglan3.1 km
- Briton Ferry5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lake Road0.1 km
- Lake Road0.1 km
- Ruskin Avenue0.2 km
- Ruskin Avenue0.2 km
- Cronin Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA126AH · Data under Open Government Licence