Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

LAKE ROAD, SA12 6AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKE ROAD, SA12 6AL.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA12 6AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in SA12 6AL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 7.0% year-on-year.

home £141,873 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA12 6AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lake Road, 0.5km from Aberavon in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Sandfields East ward and the Aberavon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA12 6AL 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.0% 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 6AL are sourced from Output Area W00005096 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA12 6AL. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 128,000

5 sales · Mean £ 127,900

Terraced

£ 139,995

1 sales · Mean £ 139,995

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA12 6AL has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Roberts & Sons Family Butchers0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Fabric Foundation0.9 km
  • Mullai Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Nisa Local0.4 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.6 km
  • The Red Dragon1.0 km
  • Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.4 km
  • Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.6 km
  • The Red Dragon1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Bethel Trust (Food Bank)0.8 km
  • Burger Bar at Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.4 km
  • Cafe Remo's0.9 km
  • Mrs Munch0.6 km
  • The Docks Cafe0.6 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Burgess Green0.7 km
  • China Kitchen0.5 km
  • DP's Desserts0.4 km
  • Fairfield Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Ginger0.9 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Port Talbot Parkway1.3 km
  • Baglan3.0 km
  • Briton Ferry5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ruskin Avenue0.1 km
  • Ruskin Avenue0.1 km
  • Lake Road0.1 km
  • Lake Road0.2 km
  • Newbridge Road0.3 km