SA13 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brynheulog Street, 0.2km from Pen-y-Cae in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Port Talbot ward and the Aberavon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, 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 SA13 1AF are sourced from Output Area W00005047 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRYNHEULOG STREET, SA13 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYNHEULOG STREET, SA13 1AF.
272
48
£ 34,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA13 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA13 1AF — age 48, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £165k 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 SA13 1AF. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 146,000
5 sales · Mean £ 144,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA13 1AF has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Spar0.4 km
- Baked by Beth0.4 km
- Afan Ales and Fine Wines0.6 km
- Yummy By V0.4 km
- For Goodness Bake0.1 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Afan Masonic Club0.7 km
- Jimmy's Bar0.6 km
- Murphy's Main Stage0.6 km
- The Welcome to Town0.6 km
- Clwb Rygbi Aberafan RFC0.3 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Andrea's Fancy Flowers0.7 km
- Dinner Jackets0.3 km
- Ferrari's0.8 km
- Cafe Fresco0.8 km
- Caffi Plaza Ltd0.5 km
- + 49 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Taibach Pizza and Kebab0.8 km
- Emilia's Fish Bar0.6 km
- Pizza Milano0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza (Adam Pizza Ltd T/A)0.6 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Grand Hotel (Port Talbot) Limited 123272430.5 km
- The Grand Hotel (Port Talbot) Limited 123272430.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Store0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Port Talbot Parkway0.6 km
- Baglan3.7 km
- Briton Ferry6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Talcennau Road0.1 km
- Talcennau Road0.1 km
- Gwar-y-Caeau0.2 km
- Connaught Street0.2 km
- Gwar-y-Caeau0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA131AF · Data under Open Government Licence