Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

SA18 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA18 1BJ.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA18 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 40, SA18 1BJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SA18 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Brynamman in Brynamman. Administratively it sits within Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman ward and the Neath constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA18 1BJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 SA18 1BJ are sourced from Output Area W00004954 (shared with 5 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 SA18 1BJ. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

SA18 1BJ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order6
Drugs3
Other crime2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Neuadd Gyhoeddus Brynaman0.6 km
  • Siop y Mynydd Du1.0 km
  • BRYNAMMAN PUBLIC HALL0.6 km
  • Siop One Stop Brynaman0.3 km
  • Brynamman One Stop Shop0.3 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Canolfan y Mynydd Du1.0 km
  • Black Mountain Centre1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lotus Chinese and Fish Shop0.6 km
  • Napoli Pizza0.3 km
  • Happy Corner0.5 km
  • Happy Corner0.5 km
  • LOTUS CHINESE AND FISH SHOP0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bridgend Inn0.6 km
  • BRIDGEND INN0.6 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Brynaman0.4 km
  • Brynamman RFC0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ammanford8.4 km
  • Llandybie8.9 km
  • Pantyffynnon9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • School Road0.2 km
  • School Road0.2 km
  • Banwen Place0.3 km
  • Banwen Place0.3 km
  • Maes-y-Glyn0.4 km