Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

ALBION ROAD APPROACH, SA12 8DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBION ROAD APPROACH, SA12 8DE.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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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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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SA12 8DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SA12 8DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albion Road Approach, 0.5km from Baglan in Baglan. Administratively it sits within Baglan ward and the Aberavon constituency.

For families considering a move, SA12 8DE represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, 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 8DE are sourced from Output Area W00004739 (shared with 7 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 8DE. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 136,475

2 sales · Mean £ 136,475

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

SA12 8DE has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Burglary19
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order10

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bagle Brook Beefeater0.8 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Baglan RFC0.5 km
  • Bagle Brook Beefeater0.8 km
  • Baglan Rugby Football Club0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
  • Aunty Ann's Cafe0.9 km
  • Port Talbot Amateur Boxing Club & Bulldogs Boxing & Community Activit1.0 km
  • Aunty Ann's Cafe0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • La Creme Patisserie0.4 km
  • I K FoodStores0.6 km
  • I K FoodStores0.6 km
  • Baglan Service Station(Shop)0.4 km
  • Mayberry Food Store0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Khan's Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Route 66 Desserts and Diner0.9 km
  • Happy Garden0.3 km
  • Happy Garden0.3 km
  • Route 66 Desserts and Diner0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Baglan0.7 km
  • Briton Ferry1.8 km
  • Port Talbot Parkway4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Gower Crescent0.0 km
  • Albion Road Approach0.1 km
  • Gower Crescent0.1 km
  • Albion Road Approach0.1 km
  • Mayberry Road0.1 km