SA12 6DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Aberavon in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Sandfields East ward and the Aberavon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA12 6DB 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6DB are sourced from Output Area W00005089 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA12 6DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA12 6DB.
343
39
£ 32,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA12 6DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 39, SA12 6DB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 6DB. The average age is 38.8. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA12 6DB has low crime rates — 40 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
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- RVS (at NPT Hospital)0.8 km
- China Kitchen (Ffion Ltd T/A)0.3 km
- DP's Desserts0.7 km
- Happy Wok (Tian Tian Ltd)0.0 km
- Big Star Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Daron Family Shopper0.4 km
- Harvester Grocery Ltd0.4 km
- Reel Cinema0.9 km
- Roberts & Sons Family Butchers0.6 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Aberavon Harlequins RFC0.6 km
- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.4 km
- Seaside Social & Labour Club0.9 km
- The Red Dragon0.9 km
- Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Bar Gallois0.7 km
- Blanco's Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
- Canolfan Hamdden a Ffitrwydd Aberafan0.8 km
- Community Meals on Wheels and Woody's Cafe0.0 km
- Blanco's Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Port Talbot Parkway1.3 km
- Baglan2.7 km
- Briton Ferry5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital Road0.1 km
- Addison Road0.1 km
- Newbridge Road0.1 km
- Newbridge Road0.1 km
- Addison Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SA126DB · Data under Open Government Licence