SA12 6AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Catherine Street, 0.3km from Sandfields Road in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Aberavon ward and the Aberavon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, 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 SA12 6AZ are sourced from Output Area W00004707 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATHERINE STREET, SA12 6AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHERINE STREET, SA12 6AZ.
337
43
£ 32,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA12 6AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA12 6AZ's 72% ownership and 43-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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA12 6AZ. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 85,000
1 sales · Mean £ 85,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA12 6AZ is moderate at 54 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
32 nearby- Cultech Ltd & Vega Nutritionals1.0 km
- AM Late Shop0.5 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Spar1.0 km
- AM Late Shop0.5 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Clwb Rygbi Harlequins0.3 km
- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.4 km
- Seaside Social & Labour Club0.7 km
- The Red Dragon0.8 km
- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Bethel Trust (Food Bank)0.3 km
- Mrs Munch0.2 km
- Becky's Bakes0.7 km
- Bethel Trust (Food Bank)0.3 km
- Cafe Remo's1.0 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Ginger0.5 km
- China Kitchen (Ffion Ltd T/A)0.5 km
- Happy Wok (Tian Tian Ltd)0.4 km
- Big Star Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Burgess Green0.4 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Food Warehouse0.9 km
- The Food Warehouse0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Port Talbot Parkway1.4 km
- Baglan2.3 km
- Briton Ferry4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Moorland Road0.3 km
- Attlee Road0.3 km
- Clos Coed Arian0.4 km
- Addison Road0.4 km
- Brwyna Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA126AZ · Data under Open Government Licence