SA13 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakwood Lane, 0.5km from Port Talbot in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Port Talbot ward and the Aberavon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA13 1DF is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area W00010388 (shared with 213 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKWOOD LANE, SA13 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD LANE, SA13 1DF.
236
45
£ 34,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA13 1DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SA13 1DF has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA13 1DF. The average age is 44.9. 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)
Crime around SA13 1DF is moderate at 63 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
44 nearby- Spar0.2 km
- Baked by Beth0.8 km
- Afan Ales and Fine Wines0.2 km
- Yummy By V0.3 km
- Port Talbot Bus Station Kiosk0.6 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Afan Masonic Club0.4 km
- Jimmy's Bar0.2 km
- Murphy's Main Stage0.2 km
- Jimmy's Bar0.2 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.2 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Andrea's Fancy Flowers0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Dinner Jackets0.4 km
- Ferrari's0.4 km
- Cafe Fresco0.4 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Emilia's Fish Bar0.2 km
- Pizza Milano0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza (Adam Pizza Ltd T/A)0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Baristas 2 Coffee Shop0.6 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Store0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Grand Hotel (Port Talbot) Limited 123272430.1 km
- The Grand Hotel (Port Talbot) Limited 123272430.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Port Talbot Parkway0.2 km
- Baglan3.4 km
- Briton Ferry5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 10.1 km
- Port Talbot Parkway Stand 20.1 km
- Port Talbot Parkway Stand 30.1 km
- Port Talbot Parkway Stand 40.1 km
- Port Talbot Parkway Stand 50.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SA131DF · Data under Open Government Licence