SA12 6BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Darwin Road, 0.8km from Aberavon in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Sandfields East ward and the Aberavon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% 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 £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 6BR are sourced from Output Area W00009940 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARWIN ROAD, SA12 6BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARWIN ROAD, SA12 6BR.
195
45
£ 32,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SA12 6BR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA12 6BR. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 262,475
2 sales · Mean £ 262,475
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA12 6BR has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Harvester Grocery Ltd0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Harvester Grocery Ltd0.9 km
- Londis - MFG Port Talbot0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bar Gallois0.4 km
- Canolfan Hamdden a Ffitrwydd Aberafan0.5 km
- Community Meals on Wheels and Woody's Cafe0.8 km
- Burger Bar at Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.1 km
- Cafe Remo's1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.1 km
- Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Kitchen0.7 km
- DP's Desserts0.0 km
- Happy Wok (Tian Tian Ltd)0.8 km
- China Kitchen (Ffion Ltd T/A)0.7 km
- DP's Desserts0.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Port Talbot Parkway1.6 km
- Baglan3.4 km
- Briton Ferry5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lake Road0.3 km
- Lake Road0.3 km
- Cronin Avenue0.4 km
- Victoria Road0.4 km
- Cronin Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA126BR · Data under Open Government Licence