Aberavon

Aberavon ward is situated along the eastern shore of Swansea Bay, featuring a long, flat beach backed by a wide promenade. The area is dominated by the heavy industry of the Port Talbot Steelworks, a major local employer whose presence defines much of the landscape. The ward includes the residential suburbs of Sandfields and Aberavon itself, with housing estates built to serve the workforce of the plant. The local economy remains closely tied to the fortunes of the steel industry.

The beach and promenade provide a recreational space for residents, with views across the bay to Swansea. The River Afan flows into the sea here, passing the modern Harbourside retail park. The Tata Steelworks' sprawling complex, with its iconic blast furnaces and steam plumes, creates a striking, ever-present backdrop to daily life. This juxtaposition of heavy industry alongside coastal leisure is a defining characteristic of the area.