SA12 6BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clarice Street, 0.2km from Sandfields Road in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Aberavon ward and the Aberavon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 6BQ are sourced from Output Area W00004707 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARICE STREET, SA12 6BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARICE STREET, SA12 6BQ.
337
43
£ 32,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA12 6BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 43, SA12 6BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £110k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA12 6BQ. The average age is 43.2. 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
Terraced
£ 80,000
5 sales · Mean £ 94,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA12 6BQ is moderate at 52 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
28 nearby- Morrison Road Late Shop0.8 km
- Caban Gorsaf Fysiau Port Talbot1.0 km
- Daron Family Shopper0.4 km
- Harvester Grocery Ltd0.5 km
- Reel Cinema0.9 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- RVS (at NPT Hospital)0.4 km
- Shark 4 U0.8 km
- China Kitchen (Ffion Ltd T/A)0.5 km
- Happy Wok (Tian Tian Ltd)0.4 km
- Big Star Fish & Chips0.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Aberavon Harlequins RFC0.3 km
- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.3 km
- Seaside Social & Labour Club0.7 km
- The Red Dragon0.8 km
- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Bar Gallois1.0 km
- Blanco's Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
- Community Meals on Wheels and Woody's Cafe0.4 km
- Blanco's Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
- Cafe Remo's1.0 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Port Talbot Parkway1.4 km
- Baglan2.3 km
- Briton Ferry4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Moorland Road0.3 km
- Attlee Road0.3 km
- Addison Road0.3 km
- Burgess Green0.3 km
- Addison Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA126BQ · Data under Open Government Licence