SA12 6AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Road, 0.6km from Aberavon in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Sandfields East ward and the Aberavon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA12 6AR 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, up 45.3% year-on-year. 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 6AR are sourced from Output Area W00005096 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD, SA12 6AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, SA12 6AR.
254
40
£ 32,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA12 6AR 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
SA12 6AR has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 45.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA12 6AR. The average age is 40.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 181,500
2 sales · Mean £ 181,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA12 6AR has low crime rates — 30 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
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Daron Family Shopper1.0 km
- Harvester Grocery Ltd0.9 km
- Reel Cinema0.6 km
- Roberts & Sons Family Butchers0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.6 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Gwesty Aberavon Beach0.8 km
- Aberavon Beach Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Bar Gallois0.1 km
- Canolfan Hamdden a Ffitrwydd Aberafan0.2 km
- Community Meals on Wheels and Woody's Cafe0.6 km
- Burger Bar at Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.3 km
- Cafe Remo's0.6 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Chippy4U0.8 km
- Burgess Green1.0 km
- China Kitchen0.4 km
- DP's Desserts0.4 km
- Happy Wok (Tian Tian Ltd)0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.9 km
- Clwb Pêl-droed Afan Lido0.8 km
- Seaside Social & Labour Club0.9 km
- The Red Dragon0.7 km
- Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Port Talbot Parkway1.7 km
- Baglan3.0 km
- Briton Ferry5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Road0.1 km
- Cronin Avenue0.1 km
- Victoria Road0.1 km
- Cronin Avenue0.1 km
- Jersey Beach Hotel0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SA126AR · Data under Open Government Licence