Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

MOUNTAIN ROAD, SA12 8HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNTAIN ROAD, SA12 8HP.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA12 8HP spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SA12 8HP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mountain Road, 0.6km from Corlannau in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Baglan ward and the Aberavon constituency.

For families considering a move, SA12 8HP represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 96% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 8HP are sourced from Output Area W00004757 (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 8HP. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

Crime around SA12 8HP is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences69
Shoplifting45
Public order21
Other theft13
Anti-social behaviour12

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Afan Ales and Fine Wines0.8 km
  • Yummy By V0.9 km
  • Port Talbot Bus Station Kiosk0.5 km
  • Daron Family Shopper0.9 km
  • Peter Eaton Butcher0.8 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Afan Masonic Club0.6 km
  • Jimmy's Bar0.9 km
  • Murphy's Main Stage0.9 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Harlequins0.8 km
  • Aberavon Harlequins RFC0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Andrea's Fancy Flowers0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Ferrari's0.6 km
  • Cafe Fresco0.6 km
  • Caffe Latte0.4 km
  • + 49 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Emilia's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pizza Milano0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza (Adam Pizza Ltd T/A)0.9 km
  • Ginger0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco Store0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Port Talbot Parkway1.0 km
  • Baglan2.4 km
  • Briton Ferry4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Pentyla Top Q0.2 km
  • Pentyla0.3 km
  • Port Talbot Tesco0.3 km
  • Port Talbot Tesco0.3 km
  • Pentyla0.3 km