SA12 9SA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aquaduct Terrace, 0.1km from Oakwood in Pontrhydyfen. Administratively it sits within Bryn and Cwmavon ward and the Aberavon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% 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: With prices averaging £116k, 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 9SA are sourced from Output Area W00004794 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AQUADUCT TERRACE, SA12 9SA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AQUADUCT TERRACE, SA12 9SA.
283
44
£ 34,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA12 9SA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SA12 9SA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £116k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA12 9SA. The average age is 44.2. 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
£ 116,750
2 sales · Mean £ 116,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SA12 9SA has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Pontrhydyfen RFC0.4 km
- Clwb Rygbi Pontrhydyfen0.4 km
- Blue Scar Miners Welfare Club0.7 km
- Clwb Lles Blue Scar Miners0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Extra Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
- Extra Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- S & V Superstore0.3 km
- S & V Superstore0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Baglan5.1 km
- Port Talbot Parkway5.3 km
- Briton Ferry5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Oakwood0.1 km
- Oakwood0.1 km
- Aqueduct0.1 km
- Aqueduct0.1 km
- Dan-y-bont0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA129SA · Data under Open Government Licence