SA12 6BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dylan Crescent, 0.7km from Aberavon in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Sandfields East ward and the Aberavon constituency.
For families considering a move, SA12 6BN represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k. 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 6BN are sourced from Output Area W00005097 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DYLAN CRESCENT, SA12 6BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DYLAN CRESCENT, SA12 6BN.
301
41
£ 32,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA12 6BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 41, SA12 6BN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA12 6BN. The average age is 41.0. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 164,000
6 sales · Mean £ 155,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA12 6BN has low crime rates — 27 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 Shopper0.9 km
- Harvester Grocery Ltd0.8 km
- Reel Cinema0.9 km
- Sophia Store Limited0.9 km
- Londis - MFG Port Talbot0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Bar Gallois0.4 km
- Canolfan Hamdden a Ffitrwydd Aberafan0.5 km
- Community Meals on Wheels and Woody's Cafe0.6 km
- Burger Bar at Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.1 km
- Cafe Remo's0.9 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- China Kitchen (Ffion Ltd T/A)0.6 km
- DP's Desserts0.2 km
- Happy Wok (Tian Tian Ltd)0.6 km
- Burgess Green0.9 km
- China Kitchen0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.9 km
- Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.1 km
- Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.9 km
- Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Port Talbot Parkway1.5 km
- Baglan3.2 km
- Briton Ferry5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lake Road0.2 km
- Lake Road0.2 km
- Cronin Avenue0.3 km
- Cronin Avenue0.3 km
- Ruskin Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA126BN · Data under Open Government Licence