SA12 8EY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aldergrove Close, 0.9km from Baglan in Baglan. Administratively it sits within Baglan ward and the Aberavon constituency.
For families considering a move, SA12 8EY represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. 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 8EY are sourced from Output Area W00004756 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDERGROVE CLOSE, SA12 8EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERGROVE CLOSE, SA12 8EY.
412
44
£ 42,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SA12 8EY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 87% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA12 8EY. The average age is 43.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
5 sales · Mean £ 159,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA12 8EY has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Cook Stars NPT0.9 km
- Eglwys Gymunedol Baglan0.9 km
- Nikas Buffets & Treats0.8 km
- Cultech Ltd & Vega Nutritionals0.9 km
- Cultech Ltd & Vega Nutritionals0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bagle Brook Beefeater0.5 km
- The Margam Deer0.8 km
- Tyn y Twr Tavern0.6 km
- Tyn y Twr Tavern0.6 km
- The Margam Deer0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Midshire Catering Services Limited0.8 km
- Toms Cakes n Bakes0.7 km
- Aunty Ann's Cafe0.9 km
- Port Talbot Amateur Boxing Club & Bulldogs Boxing & Community Activit0.6 km
- Toms Cakes n Bakes0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- Super Fry Cantonese Takeaway0.2 km
- Finnegan's Fish and Chips0.2 km
- Khan's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Route 66 Desserts and Diner0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Baglan0.6 km
- Port Talbot Parkway2.8 km
- Briton Ferry3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Nurseries0.1 km
- Nurseries0.2 km
- St Catherine`s Church0.2 km
- St Catherine`s Church0.3 km
- The Nurseries0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA128EY · Data under Open Government Licence