SA13 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Pen-y-Cae in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Port Talbot ward and the Aberavon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA13 1DT is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 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 SA13 1DT are sourced from Output Area W00010388 (shared with 213 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA13 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA13 1DT.
236
45
£ 34,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA13 1DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SA13 1DT has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA13 1DT. The average age is 44.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA13 1DT is moderate at 79 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
52 nearby- Spar0.1 km
- Baked by Beth0.7 km
- Afan Ales and Fine Wines0.3 km
- Yummy By V0.4 km
- For Goodness Bake0.4 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Afan Masonic Club0.6 km
- Jimmy's Bar0.3 km
- Murphy's Main Stage0.3 km
- The Welcome to Town0.4 km
- Clwb Rygbi Aberafan RFC0.3 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Andrea's Fancy Flowers0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Dinner Jackets0.3 km
- Ferrari's0.5 km
- Cafe Fresco0.5 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Taibach Pizza and Kebab0.9 km
- Emilia's Fish Bar0.3 km
- Pizza Milano0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza (Adam Pizza Ltd T/A)0.3 km
- Subway0.0 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Grand Hotel (Port Talbot) Limited 123272430.1 km
- The Grand Hotel (Port Talbot) Limited 123272430.1 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco Store0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Port Talbot Parkway0.2 km
- Baglan3.5 km
- Briton Ferry5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Plaza0.0 km
- The Legion0.0 km
- Central Junior School0.1 km
- Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 10.2 km
- Port Talbot Parkway Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA131DT · Data under Open Government Licence