Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

FORD ROAD, SA13 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORD ROAD, SA13 1AJ.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA13 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA13 1AJ's 69% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA13 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ford Road, 0.1km from Velindre in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Port Talbot ward and the Aberavon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £124k, 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 SA13 1AJ are sourced from Output Area W00005056 (shared with 9 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 SA13 1AJ. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 137,475

2 sales · Mean £ 137,475

Detached

£ 100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 100,000

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

SA13 1AJ has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Shoplifting33
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order16
Other theft11

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • For Goodness Bake1.0 km
  • Peter Eaton Butcher0.7 km
  • JNA Fresh Meats0.9 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • JNA Fresh Meats0.9 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Grand Hotel (Port Talbot) Limited 123272430.8 km
  • The Grand Hotel (Port Talbot) Limited 123272430.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • The Welcome to Town0.6 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Aberafan RFC0.7 km
  • The Red Lion1.0 km
  • Aberavon & Port Talbot RFC0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Blanco's Hotel & Restaurant0.8 km
  • Port Talbot Food Bank0.6 km
  • Wanna Thai Food0.6 km
  • Blanco's Hotel & Restaurant0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco Store0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • Pizza Pizza0.7 km
  • Elachi Express0.7 km
  • Pizza Factory (Dulo Ltd)0.7 km
  • Bombay Spice0.7 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Port Talbot Parkway0.9 km
  • Baglan2.9 km
  • Briton Ferry5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackwells0.1 km
  • Blackwells0.1 km
  • Villiers Street0.1 km
  • Trefelin Street0.2 km
  • Jersey Street0.2 km