SA12 6BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sitwell Way, 0.6km from Aberavon in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Sandfields East ward and the Aberavon constituency.
For families considering a move, SA12 6BL represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, up 32.7% 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 6BL are sourced from Output Area W00005097 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SITWELL WAY, SA12 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SITWELL WAY, SA12 6BL.
301
41
£ 32,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA12 6BL 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 6BL'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. Property prices are trending up 32.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA12 6BL. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
6 sales · Mean £ 199,825
Detached
£ 256,000
2 sales · Mean £ 256,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA12 6BL has low crime rates — 29 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
18 nearby- Daron Family Shopper0.9 km
- Harvester Grocery Ltd0.8 km
- Reel Cinema0.9 km
- Roberts & Sons Family Butchers0.8 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Bar Gallois0.3 km
- Canolfan Hamdden a Ffitrwydd Aberafan0.4 km
- Community Meals on Wheels and Woody's Cafe0.6 km
- Burger Bar at Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.1 km
- Cafe Remo's0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.9 km
- The Red Dragon1.0 km
- Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.1 km
- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.9 km
- The Red Dragon1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Burgess Green0.9 km
- China Kitchen0.5 km
- DP's Desserts0.2 km
- Fairfield Fish Bar1.0 km
- Happy Wok (Tian Tian Ltd)0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Port Talbot Parkway1.6 km
- Baglan3.2 km
- Briton Ferry5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lake Road0.1 km
- Lake Road0.2 km
- Cronin Avenue0.2 km
- Cronin Avenue0.3 km
- Victoria Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA126BL · Data under Open Government Licence