Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

SITWELL WAY, SA12 6BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SITWELL WAY, SA12 6BP.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA12 6BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA12 6BP's 68% ownership and 46-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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA12 6BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sitwell Way, 0.8km from Aberavon in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Sandfields East ward and the Aberavon constituency.

For families considering a move, SA12 6BP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6BP are sourced from Output Area W00005098 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA12 6BP. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA12 6BP has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences38
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Harvester Grocery Ltd0.9 km
  • Reel Cinema1.0 km
  • Roberts & Sons Family Butchers1.0 km
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • Harvester Grocery Ltd0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Bar Gallois0.3 km
  • Canolfan Hamdden a Ffitrwydd Aberafan0.5 km
  • Community Meals on Wheels and Woody's Cafe0.7 km
  • Burger Bar at Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.0 km
  • Cafe Remo's0.9 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.0 km
  • Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • China Kitchen0.7 km
  • DP's Desserts0.0 km
  • Happy Wok (Tian Tian Ltd)0.7 km
  • The Front1.0 km
  • The Front1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Port Talbot Parkway1.6 km
  • Baglan3.3 km
  • Briton Ferry5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lake Road0.3 km
  • Lake Road0.3 km
  • Cronin Avenue0.3 km
  • Victoria Road0.4 km
  • Cronin Avenue0.4 km