SA12 6BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stair Street, 0.2km from Sandfields Road in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Aberavon ward and the Aberavon constituency.
Within the SA12 district, this postcode is characterised by a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.0% 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 6BJ are sourced from Output Area W00004719 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAIR STREET, SA12 6BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAIR STREET, SA12 6BJ.
313
37
£ 32,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA12 6BJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates SA12 6BJ — age 37, 47% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA12 6BJ. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 91,000
7 sales · Mean £ 86,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA12 6BJ has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Morrison Road Late Shop0.8 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Roberts & Sons Family Butchers0.6 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Fabric Foundation0.6 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- RVS (at NPT Hospital)0.5 km
- Shark 4 U0.8 km
- Baristas 2 Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Baristas 2 Coffee Shop1.0 km
- China Kitchen (Ffion Ltd T/A)0.5 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Caffe Latte1.0 km
- Honey Bee Coffee Cafe1.0 km
- The Hideout1.0 km
- Becky's Bakes0.6 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.2 km
- Seaside Social & Labour Club0.8 km
- The Red Dragon0.9 km
- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.2 km
- The Red Dragon0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Port Talbot Parkway1.3 km
- Baglan2.4 km
- Briton Ferry4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Addison Road0.2 km
- Burgess Green0.3 km
- Attlee Road0.3 km
- Addison Road0.3 km
- Moorland Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA126BJ · Data under Open Government Licence